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Mets get next crack at Joe Girardi with search heating up

Joe Girardi’s Philadelphia tour is complete and his next stop will be a second meeting with the Mets.

The former Yankees manager is expected to meet with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen either Tuesday or Wednesday for a second interview, according to an industry source, as the team moves closer to filling its managerial opening.

Girardi was scheduled to receive a second interview with Phillies officials on Monday. Buck Showalter and Dusty Baker are the other reported finalists for that opening, which could be filled by Thursday — the scheduled travel day in the World Series.