The least you should know...
- The Mets are actively searching for a new manager.
- They are conducting first-round interviews this week with approximately six candidates, including Alex Cora (today), Manny Acta (tomorrow), Mickey Callaway (tomorrow) and Joe McEwing (tomorrow).
- Kevin Long, who one report described Monday as the 'frontrunner,' interviewed last week.
- Brad Ausmus declined to talk with the Mets, but will meet today with the Red Sox.
Here's the latest on each active candidate.