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Carlos Beltran’s departure from the Mets last week amid the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing caper has left general manager Brodie Van Wagenen hunting for a second manager this offseason.
If the Mets have an advantage over the Astros and Red Sox, who are also looking for new managers at this late date as a result of MLB’s investigation into the sign-stealing, it’s they are only three months removed from conducting a full search and have familiarity with the possibilities.
Below is a look at potential candidates for the Mets opening, only three weeks before the team’s pitchers and catchers will report to spring training.