NEW YORK -- Welcome to the offseason, which promises to be a busy one for the Mets. Their GM search is already in process. Their search for a new bullpen will begin soon. In the interim, here's a slate of frequently asked questions heading into the winter:
When will the Mets hire a general manager?
The team hopes to have a new head of baseball operations in place by the GM meetings, which are scheduled for the first full week of November. Chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and assistant GM John Ricco are requesting permission to interview candidates this week, though their ability to do so quickly will depend on how many of those candidates are involved in the playoff race.