The mentor owns two World Series rings as a manager and came within a Game 7 of winning another. The pupil manages the hottest team in the National League since the All-Star break and is trying to navigate the wild-card race for a playoff berth that seemed so unattainable five weeks ago.
It’s now more than ever the Mets could use Mickey Callaway to morph into Terry Francona and not only get the Mets into the postseason derby, but provide staying power in October.
Francona brought the Indians into Citi Field on Tuesday leading the AL wild-card race following a sluggish first half.