Mets Manager Search Reaches Third Round - Tony Plate

                                                                  

The New York Mets manager search has been a marathon and it has reached the third round. The reason why the Mets have taken their time during their search is, because the Mets have less competition for candidates. 

When they quickly hired Mickey Callaway two years ago, they were concerned they would lose him to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Callaway was recently hired to be the Los Angeles Angels pitching coach. Carlos Beltran, Tim Bogar, Eduardo Perez and Derrick Shelton are expected to return for a third interview. Former Yankee manager Joe Girardi, was formally introduced Monday as the Phillies’ new manager.

He chose the Phillies, because he felt that it is a great opportunity for him to win there plus the organization has a strong desire to win. He received a three-year contract with a club option for 2023.

In my opinion he would have been the best choice for the Mets since he is a proven winner. He has shown that he can handle the pressure of managing in New York. He has eleven years of experience as a manager. 

I can’t believe the Mets let him go to the rival Phillies. If the Phillies can improve their starting pitching rotation, they can become a World Series contender.

The Mets are content about the fact that their final four candidates do not have the managerial experience of a Girardi so, perhaps they just want a candidate who does what he is told. 

A manager with a winning record of Girardi would want some say in matters which would mean less control for team management. My guess is the Mets will make their decision by the end of this week.

In other baseball news the Houston Astros lead the Washington Nationals 3-2 in the World Series as the Series shifts back to Houston for game six.

The Astros outscored the Nationals in the last three games 19-3. Their pitching shutdown the Nationals hitters. It is unusual that the road team has won every game thus far.

Before the 2019 season began, I predicted the Astros would win the World Series, because when the Astros were eliminated by the Red Sox last year in the playoffs, I knew the Astros would be very hungry and would have their eye on returning to the Fall classic. 

They have hitting, pitching and they can play defense. They are on a roll and are one win away from winning the series which I think they will wrap up in the next game.