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Rachel Balkovec, who was hired by the Yankees as a minor league hitting coach in 2019, will serve as the manager for the Low-A Tampa Tarpons next season, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic.
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The Padres denied the Mets permission to interview Ryan Flaherty for their bench coach opening, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Cincinnati Reds game planning and outfield coach Jeff Pickler removed his name from the Mets’ bench coach search, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.
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John Flanigan rounds up everything to know about Mets new hitting coach Eric Chavez.
Patrick Glynn recaps week 14 of the Mets offseason.
On This Date in Mets History
2006: Mets’ first-round draft pick, six-foot-seven pitcher Mike Pelfrey, signs a four-year, $5.25M deal. Marked with high expectations, he often proved inconsistent throughout his tenure with the Mets, until eventually parting ways with New York in favor of Minnesota at the conclusion of the 2012 season.
Birthdays: Kevin Baez (55), Jim Lindeman (60), Mario Diaz (60), Kelvin Torve (62)
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