Alderson to meet Mets again Thursday

Sandy Alderson will meet with New York Mets executives for the second time.

The former Oakland A's president and San Diego Padres CEO met with Mets officials last week.

He's scheduled to tour Citi Field on Thursday and complete his interview with COO Jeff Wilpon, assistant general manager John Ricco and others.

The Mets said Monday that Alderson's not yet scheduled to meet with owner Fred Wilpon or team president Saul Katz.

New York's looking for a successor to outgoing GM Omar Minaya, who was fired along with manager Jerry Manuel after a second straight losing season.

In addition, the Mets received permission from Toronto to interview Dana Brown, special assistant to Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos.