WASHINGTON — The second round of Mets interviews appear over and a few people briefed on the agenda say this time it was quick and with just Jeff Wilpon and Brodie Van Wagenen meeting with candidates.
Wilpon and Van Wagenen will have the say on the next manager — with Fred Wilpon having to give his blessings as well. So comfort with that duo was at the forefront this time around.
That Joe Girardi left his second interview Tuesday and was so soon after in agreement to be the Phillies’ manager strongly suggests that he did not sense he was a frontrunner or even enough of a favorite to hold off an opportunity in Philadelphia.