Former GM Sandy Alderson rejoins A’s in advisory role

Sandy Alderson, who ran the A’s baseball operations during the run of three consecutive World Series appearances from 1988-90, returned to the organization Tuesday.

Alderson, 71, was hired as a special adviser to A’s vice president of operations Billy Beane - who himself was hired by Alderson as advance scout in 1990 and Beane became the team’s general manager when Alderson left for the Commissioner’s office after the 1997 season.

“I think it’s going to be terrific,” Alderson told The Chronicle. “It’s not so much about the place as the people, with people in the front office like Billy and David Forst. It’s not just the familiarity but a number of friendships that exist and I look forward to strengthening.

“It’s going to be fun.