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NY Mets' R.A. Dickey trade to Toronto Blue Jays could be Sandy Alderson's Gary Carter trade

nydailynews.com

Nobody had to tell Sandy Alderson that this was going to be the defining trade of his administration as the anointed, hoped-for savior of the Madoff-mired Mets. This was — for all intents and purposes - his Gary Carter trade.

Ken Belson, nytimes.com

Once the Mets' deal to send R.A. Dickey to Toronto is finalized, the Mets will become the first team to lose a batting champion and a Cy Young winner in back to back seasons.

CNNSI.com

The Toronto Blue Jays tried Sunday night to close a trade for New York Mets ace R.A. Dickey, with the deal hinging on whether the NL Cy Young winner could work out a new contract.

Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com

Mike Pelfrey, 28, had a 2.29 ERA in three 2012 starts with the Mets but underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on May 1.

CNNSI.com

Bernie Williams was a key component in the Yankees' dynasty. Despite four World Series titles, his individual numbers just don't add up for Hall of Fame induction, writes Jay Jaffe.