Author: Nate Mendelson

How the Mets Landed on Buck Showalter

Buck Showalter sitting next to his wife Angela in Mets blue as he’s announced as the next manager of the Mets feels like a long-time coming. From the minute the organization announced Luis Rojas would not return for 2022, his name was floated as a candidate. Unlike some names – Wally Backman – Showalter had a real chance to land the Mets job. The 65-year-old manager had sat...

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Buck Showalter Excited to Work With Mets Analytics Department

The New York Mets analytics department is growing at an exponential rate since Steve Cohen took over as owner. The department now rivals the size of top analytically driven teams like the Dodgers and more hires are on their way. New York’s latest hire, Buck Showalter, is thought to be another old-school manager stuck in the past and unwilling to adapt to a quickly changing baseball...

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Buck Showalter Introductory Press Conference Thread

The Mets will introduce Buck Showalter as the team’s manager today at 1:00 p.m. Mets president Sandy Alderson and general manager Billy Eppler will be available as well. Showalter signed a three-year deal with the Mets that was made official on Monday. With 20 years in the dugout, Showalter brings experience unmatched by any candidate on the Mets list. “Buck has been one of the best...

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Zack Britton Has No Grudge With Showalter From 2016 Wild Card Game

The 2016 American League Wild Card game will always be brought up when discussing Buck Showalter’s managerial career. It was Showalter’s decision to not use his closer who went 47-of-47 in save opportunities during a winner-take-all game. But, closer Zack Britton would “100 percent” play for Showalter again if the opportunity arrived. With over 3,000 games managed in his...

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Watch: Adam Jones Has High Praise for Buck Showalter

Former Oriole Adam Jones went on MLB Tonight to discuss what Buck Showalter brought to Baltimore when he joined the franchise in 2010. Jones, a five-time All-Star, played under Showalter from 2010-2018. Proven track record. Fieriness. Accountability. Adam Jones discusses what Buck Showalter will bring to the @Mets. #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/iqKSPxRWtZ — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December...

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