Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com via phone on Tuesday that the club is "unlikely" to sign free agent shortstop Stephen Drew. Drew's market has been slow to develop this winter and the Mets have been critical of Ruben Tejada in the past, so a match makes sense on paper, but Alderson doesn't see it happening. "We haven't ruled it out, but I think doing anything is unlikely," said Alderson. "I think that Stephen will always have other opportunities. We continue to monitor his situation. We're looking at other free agents that are still available and trying to judge their status, and how they might fit with us. I know there's been a lot of speculation about Drew and the Mets, but at this point, that's what it remains -- speculation." Assuming the Mets are out of the mix, a return to the Red Sox might give him his best chance to remain at shortstop. The Yankees, Blue Jays, and Athletics have been mentioned as possible landing spots, but he'd likely have to play other positions.