The New York Mets are coming off an 86-76 campaign in 2019 and three games out of the Wild Card. They fired manager Mickey Callaway anyway, and are now in the throes of finding his replacement.
Joe Girardi seemed to be a natural fit, but Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen most likely was intimidated by the likes of an accomplished manager such as Girardi, Buck Showalter, Dusty Baker and others.
Met fans went into a Twitter frenzy after Girardi signed on with the rival Phillies, confirming their fears that BVW wants another first-time manager he can control.