The Mets continue to move swiftly in filling in their coaching staff this week. After reportedly bringing in Joey Cora two days ago and Wayne Kirby yesterday, the club has hired Eric Chavez to serve as hitting coach, according to Mark Feinsand. Chavez was hired in December to serve as the Yankees’ assistant hitting coach, but the Mets were able to lure him away.
Chavez played 17 years in the major leagues, most notably with the Athletics from his rookie season in 1998 through 2010. There, he was a five-time Gold Glove winner and won the AL Silver Slugger award in 2002.