The New York Mets embraced what is clearly becoming an emerging trend. On Monday, January 6, 2020, it was announced that St John’s University manager Ed Blankmeyer was stepping down from his position to take on a major role with the Mets organization, which included filling the Brooklyn Cyclones manager position vacated by Edgardo Alfonzo just months after he guided the Cyclones to the 2019 New York-Penn League championship.
Alfonzo, best known for his Mets tenure from 1995-2002. reportedly stepped down after disagreements over his future with the Mets organization with team leadership, though he is expected to remain with the team in an ambassadorial position.