Devin Mesoraco is thankful for the opportunity he was afforded to play Major League Baseball for as long as he did. Though his career wasn’t long and he dealt with three surgeries in a matter of thirteen months that marred his swing after an impressive breakout season in 2014, Mesoraco doesn’t look back with regret. Rather, he comes across with the rightful mindset that he did what...
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports the Mets are scheduling their second round of manager interviews. While the date of his interview is not yet known, the second round of interviews will now include Twins Bench Coach Derek Shelton. Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who is the current favorite for the Philadelphia Phillies opening, is scheduled to interview with the Mets for a second...
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the New York Mets are scheduled to interview Mike Bell for their managerial opening on Monday. He mentions that there is also at least one mystery candidate in the mix right now as well. Bell, 44, has been serving as the farm director for the Arizona Diamondbacks and is the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds’ manager, David Bell. He interviewed for...
By Tim Ryder As the New York Mets continue to move forward in their search for jettisoned skipper Mickey Callaway’s replacement, the team’s initial round of interviewees continues to grow. After confirming meetings with Diamondbacks farm director Mike Bell, Twins bench coach Derek Shelton, former Flushing standout Carlos Beltran, and seasoned veteran Joe Girardi, earlier this week,...
Mike Bell Current Position: Vice President of Player Development, Arizona Diamondbacks Age: December 7, 1974 (44) Managerial Experience: Yakima Bears (2007), Visalia Rawhide (2008-2009) The younger brother of David Bell, Cincinnati Reds manager, Mike Bell is a new name on the Mets’ radar. Bell is currently serving as the Arizona Daimondbacks’ Vice President of Player Development....
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reports that the New York Mets will interview both Carlos Beltran and Mike Bell in- person. In addition, he confirms a report made by Jon Heyman of MLB Network earlier that Joe Girardi will also get an in-person interview. Joel Sherman of the New York Post adds that John Gibbons is also among the names being considered, while Buck Showalter has not been contacted....
