After weeks of searching and speculation, the New York Mets have named Carlos Beltran as the 22nd manager in the team’s history. He beat out Eduardo Perez in the final stages, who seemed to have the job all but locked up. There are many aspects involved in this hiring and lets take a dive into it now.
There are always unknowns when a first time manager is hired. When it comes to Carlos Beltran though, there’s one thing that is known:
As a former superstar player, who is well-liked throughout the game, he immediately has the respect of that clubhouse.