New York Mets: The Third Round of Interviews

While half the teams searching for managers have made hires already, the New York Mets are conducting their third round of interviews to find their next leader. The list of names was cutdown between rounds one and two, but barely changed for round three. They still feature Eduardo Perez, Tim Bogar, Carlos Beltran, Luis Rojas. Pat Murphy‘s name emerged as a mystery candidate over the weekend, but it is unknown if he is receiving a third interview.

Sense is the Mets are not particularly close to naming their next manager. They are still performing call-back interviews, and could extend the process well beyond this week. With several candidates they like, the Mets feel little pressure to make a…