PIITB By JD- Mets Updates

 Mets updates 

The Mets have filled up most of the roles in the coaching staff this week. There are a few more guys staying than I would have predicted. However, I have faith in David Stearns. 

 

Manager: Carlos Mendoza

Bench coach: John Gibbons. Gibbons was actually drafted by the Mets back in 1980. He was a promising catching prospect but was derailed by an early injury. He managed the blue Jays in two separate stints spanning a total of 11 years. He was a coach prior to that for the Blue Jays and Royals. He is highly qualified and by all metrics a good hire.

Hitting coach: Eric Chavez (returning to his 2022 role) Chavez was clearly good for the 2022 Mets let’s hope that shows itself in 2024.

Co-hitting coach: Jeremy Barnes. I am very surprised Barnes is still around after 2023. He is being called a co hitting coach instead of assistant. This is essentially his 2022 role as well.

Pitching coach: Jeremy Hefner. No surprise here, everyone loves Hefner.

First base/outfield coach: Antoan Richardson

Third base/infield coach: Mike Sarbaugh

Information coach: Danny Barnes 

Catching coach: Glenn Sherlock. Good choice to keep around 

Bullpen coach: TBD 

 

In terms of players, not much has transpired. Yamamoto was posted on Monday, meaning he is officially a free agent. Reports indicate he will wait until after the winter meetings to sign. Some reports also show he may like to play with other Japanese players. Senga’s presence and positive experience definitely bodes well for the Mets.

 

There's not much else to report for this week. Hopefully, we get some more action soon.

 

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