Replacing Mickey: The Quest for a New Mets Manager

[Benjamin Grimm]

It looks like we have a few polling threads about the next manager, but not one to track the progress of the managerial search.



So here it is.



Girardi had an eight-hour interview with the Cubs. Mets are reportedly seriously considering Beltran which, if true, would mean that the next manager won't necessarily be experienced.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

My inclination is to think they are making a show of minority outreach with Beltran and that Fred Wilpon wouldn't abide by paying him any more than he already has given their history.



I'm still leaning toward Buck for whatever reason. Also today saw they've invited the Twins bench coach Derrick something to interview, a new name to me

[G-Fafif]

The four reportedly slated for interviews thus far are Beltran, Girardi, Derek Shelton (Twins bench coach) and Mike Bell (D'backs front office).

[Benjamin Grimm]

This is Derek Shelton:



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And this is Mike Bell:



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[Edgy MD]

I think Joe Espada is on the Cubs' list also.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Joe Espada:



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[Edgy MD]

Espada, like Beltran, is from Puerto Rico, and despite being relatively young (44) has been coaching since 2006.

[Frayed Knot]

Mike Bell (44), of whom I was previously unaware, is Cincy manager David's brother, son of Buddy, grandson of '62 NYM Gus

37 ABs for the Cincy Reds in 2000 was the extent of Mike's ML career after being a 1st round (30th overall) draft pick by the Texas Rangers

out of regional sports powerhouse (all the kids of sports stars go there) Archbishop Moeller HS in Cincinnati

[Centerfield]

If history is any indication, I should sit out these discussions. I remember being very happy that the Mets selected Mickey Calloway since he was billed as a smart, cutting edge guy. And since we really know nothing about these candidates, we, as fans, are wholly reliant on what is written about them.



And it seems the guys writing about these candidates have no fucking clue what they are talking about.

[G-Fafif]

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And since we really know nothing about these candidates, we, as fans, are wholly reliant on what is written about them.



And it seems the guys writing about these candidates have no fucking clue what they are talking about.

[Edgy MD]

I will not write hopeful things if the Mets hire Roger Clemens. Or Ambiorix Burgos for that matter.



I'm just putting that right out there.

[G-Fafif]

Killer instinct. Don't dismiss it.

[Fman99]

I want Edgardo. Mets pedigree, can communicate with Latino ballplayers, been managing in the minors, friendly, personable. Even coming off a championship in 2019. What the hell else do you want?

[LWFS]

More MVP votes in 1999-2000?



Fonzie does seem a pretty good tweener, age-wise-- young enough to relate to the modern game, old enough to not be younger than me.



I gotta say, virtually everybody seems interesting to me, save Buck. I don't know why, but he always gave me the old-school-ass-kicker/control-freak douche chill.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yeah, I'm kinda afraid that Buck Showalter would be another Dallas Green.

[Edgy MD]

The upside: Buck did a guest-spot on Seinfeld, just like Keith Hernandez.



The downside: Buck did a guest-spot on Seinfeld, just like Rudolph Giuliani.

[Farmer Ted]

Screw all those has-beens and going-nowheres.



We need some new blood and I'm all in on Richard "Stubby" Clapp, currently first base coach for the Cards. 2017 Minor League Manager of the Year with Memphis.

[Benjamin Grimm]

There can't be a better name than Stubby Clapp, can there?

[metirish]

Martino saying Beltran interviewed yesterday

[Edgy MD]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: There can't be a better name than Stubby Clapp, can there?

The short Mets tenure of Razor Shines taught me that delightful names do not always equal high quality and endless happiness.



Shocking, I know.

[Edgy MD]

Farmer Ted wrote: Screw all those has-beens and going-nowheres. We need some new blood and I'm all in on Richard "Stubby" Clapp, currently first base coach for the Cards. 2017 Minor League Manager of the Year with Memphis.

If we're going to drain St. Louis of talent, my heart is set on José Oquendo.

[G-Fafif]

Luis Rojas reportedly added to the interview list.

[bmfc1]

Human excrement Curt Schilling wants to return to baseball and would love to be the Mets pitching coach!

https://twitter.com/gehrig38/status/1182780618842746880https://twitter.com/gehrig38/status/1182780618842746880

[Edgy MD]

I would love to coach if I could pre-pick a bunch of already-successful players — including the about-to-be two-time defending Cy Young Award winner — to surround myself with and make myself look genius.



Who are you, Pat Riley?

[Frayed Knot]

The Puma https://nypost.com/2019/10/12/derek-sheltons-biggest-strength-in-mets-managerial-search/discusses Derek Shelton.



Now you just have to ignore the fact that screenwriter Ron Shelton (no relation) actually had the longer and better minor league career.

[MFS62]

Frayed Knot wrote: The Puma https://nypost.com/2019/10/12/derek-sheltons-biggest-strength-in-mets-managerial-search/discusses Derek Shelton.

Nope, tainted by Derek Jeter.

Feh!

Later

[Frayed Knot]

Carlos Beltran interested in managing https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-beltran-interested-in-mets-jobjust one team

So much for the speculation that his previous issues with the Wilponi would have exactly the opposite effect.

[Guest 41Forever]

Frayed Knot wrote: Carlos Beltran interested in managing https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-beltran-interested-in-mets-jobjust one team So much for the speculation that his previous issues with the Wilponi would have exactly the opposite effect.

Good for Carlos. I just don't know if he's a win-now manager. He's talking about learning on the job. If they hire him, they'd need to stick with him to let him learn. Mickey didn't get time, though he had the handicap of being hired by the previous general manager and seemed to be getting worse in some ways, rather than demonstrating he was learning.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

I can see Chief Brodie selling Beltran to the Wilpons as a ticket seller, then getting someone like Terry to be his bench coach.

[Mex17]

I want Edgardo. Mets pedigree, can communicate with Latino ballplayers, been managing in the minors, friendly, personable. Even coming off a championship in 2019. What the hell else do you want?

Good call. Why is he not being mentioned after actually doing the job in the unglamorous minor leagues while Carlos Beltran jumps to the front of the line after being comfortable in the major league luxury boxes while serving as a "special advisor"?