Mike Puma spoke to "The Person" about Manny Acta: Mike Puma wrote: A person familiar with Acta’s work in both managerial stops predicted he would make a strong impression on Mets officials. “He is going to walk in the interview and kick [butt], because he is smart,” the person said. “He knows analytics, he understands scouting and he’s old school. He’s organized, prepared, works well with the coaching staff and front office.” On the flip side, the person wondered if Acta was cut out for New York. “He’s a really nice guy who can’t handle controversy, and most people who can’t handle controversy, that job is not for you,” the person said. But Acta is considered a serious candidate for the job because he has an understanding of the organization’s dynamics, according to a source, having served as the Mets’ third-base coach during Willie Randolph’s managerial tenure. The Manny Acta drawback as Mets’ 1st interviews wind down “He’s a really nice guy who can’t handle controversy, and most people who can’t handle controversy, that job is not for you,” the person said How does he even get through life with that for fucks sake.