The Mets obtain twelve-time All-Star 2B Roberto Alomar in an eight-player deal with the Indians. In addition to Alomar, New York also receives P Mike Bacsik and OF-1B Danny Peoples. Cleveland gets OF Matt Lawton and blue chip prospect Alex Escobar, P Jerrod Riggan, and pitching prospect Billy Traber.

On ,December 11 2001 — The Mets obtain twelve-time All-Star 2B Roberto Alomar in an eight-player deal with the Indians. In addition to Alomar, New York also receives P Mike Bacsik and OF-1B Danny Peoples. Cleveland gets OF Matt Lawton and blue chip prospect Alex Escobar, P Jerrod Riggan, and pitching prospect Billy Traber.

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