Buck Showalter is officially out as Mets manager. We know this by now. We even shared our reactions to the news with you. But who should replace him? Here’s who we think should be the next Mets manager.

John Sheridan

The most important thing to look for in a manager is someone who will have synergy with the front office. Whether or not everyone agrees on everything, everyone has to be on the same page.

With that in mind, the answer is Craig Counsell.

He’s the perfect man for the job. He’s exactly what the Mets need. If the Mets look in another direction, it’s only because Counsell wants to go somewhere or do something else.

If not him, then Néstor Corredor, Pat Murphy, or Walker McKinven. If you don’t know them, Google them, and you’ll get my point here.

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Johnluke Chaparro

The obvious answer is Craig Counsell. Stearns emphasized a working-like relationship with his manager and almost immediately took Joe Maddon out of the equation. If he’s not available, then Eric Chavez and Carlos Beltran should be considered for the job.

Counsell brings experience and an understanding of New baseball along with having a previous relationship with Stearns. No pun intended here, but he’s a home run hire if there ever was one.

Jorge Eckhardt

I think deep down, everyone knows who the manager should be. He’s, really, the only man for the job, and it’s been that way for years. Recently made a free agent, he’s just sitting there waiting for an opportunity. The one, the only, Wally Ba— Just kidding. This isn’t Mets Facebook.

It’s Counsell. It’s the boring answer because it’s the right answer. It’s almost too telegraphed with David Stearns now in the building. He’s a good manager. Don’t need to reinvent the wheel here. It’ll be Counsell.

Mike Mayer

The obvious answer here is Craig Counsell. He worked under Stearns for almost a decade in Milwaukee, and he’s widely regarded as one of the better managers in baseball. It feels like a natural fit, assuming that is what Stearns wants to do. I’m sure that the Mets will interview multiple other solid candidates, and in the end, I believe that Stearns should hire whomever he feels most comfortable with to build a long-term World Series contender. This is an organization that has seen crazy turnover at almost every leadership role, and hopefully, Stearns, other front office hires, and the manager he chooses will give the franchise much-needed continuity.

Christian De Block

I believe there is three or four candidates who are in a tier above the rest, but the right answer is Craig Counsell. He did a fantastic job in Milwaukee, and his relationship with David Stearns should not be undersold in this discussion. The opportunity to work together in New York is available for the two of them. The question is, will Counsell be willing to leave Milwaukee, where he is beloved, both as a player and a manager.

If Counsell is willing to do so, I think this would be a home run hire for the Mets. He provides a certain sense of stability that the organization desperately needs. Stearns has been given the freedom to choose his manager, and at the end of the day, I believe that will be Craig Counsell.

Andrew Steele-Davis

The Mets don’t need to get cute with this one. In other words, don’t try to be the smartest person in the room. Sometimes, the obvious option is that for a reason. Craig Counsell should be the next manager of the New York Mets. No question.

He did a brilliant job in Milwaukee with the resources given to him. He turned basic ingredients into a mouthwatering, delicious meal that did the job every single time. Counsell shares a great working relationship with David Stearns, which seems like an easy win.

Most importantly, the Mets desperately need some stability, and a tandem of Stearns in the front office and Counsell in the dugout would go a long way toward achieving that aim. Counsell is the guy. Now go get him.

Dan Quiñones

I think it’s pretty universally understood that Craig Counsell should be the top choice. There’s not much more I can add that hasn’t already been said in this roundtable, so to avoid being repetitive, I want to mention Carlos Beltrán.

If Counsell doesn’t work out, I would love to see Beltrán get another opportunity. It’s no secret that he has a brilliant baseball mind, and although it was under a different front office and ownership, he has earned the job before.

I know most people would like to see someone with managerial experience get hired, so I want to point out that 10 of the 12 managers who made the postseason this year are in their first managerial jobs. With Alex Cora and A.J. Hinch both managing again after the Astros’ scandal, I think Beltrán deserves another chance.

Michelle Ioannou

We all know that it should be Craig Counsell – I don’t need to repeat all the points made above. I do agree that Carlos Beltran does deserve another chance and shouldn’t be counted out. I wouldn’t hate it if it were him.