Nick Francona’s tenure as the Mets’ assistant director of player development ended in recent weeks amid controversy over his criticism of Major League Baseball’s non-transparency regarding proceeds from military-themed apparel worn by players on Memorial Day.
The son of Indians manager Terry Francona was fired by the Mets, whom he claims acted “cowardly” in caving to MLB, which he had challenged with public denouncements regarding the military apparel issue. The apparel is sold as MLB-licensed merchandise.
The 33-year-old Francona, a U.