CLEVELAND -- Mickey Callaway blew Indians manager Terry Francona away during his interview to be Cleveland's pitching coach five years ago. Francona did not know Callaway previously, but his blend of energy, knowledge and passion made it clear that he was the man for the job.
Callaway never stopped impressing Francona, who began touting his pitching coach over the past few years as a future manager. That future arrived on Sunday, when multiple sources confirmed to MLB.com that Callaway is on the verge of being named the Mets' new manager. A three-year deal is expected to be finalized Sunday and could be announced on Monday.