CHICAGO — Tensions boiled after another blown game for the Mets, for which Mickey Callaway’s bullpen management came into question.
Jason Vargas had to be restrained from going after Newsday reporter Tim Healey in the aftermath of the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday. The incident began with Callaway imploring a public relations official to “get this motherf— out of the clubhouse.” Moments earlier, Callaway told Healey,“don’t be a smartass” after the reporter had in passing said he would see Callaway tomorrow.
Vargas then engaged in a stare down with Healey and threatened to “knock you the f— out.