MLB.com | Anthony DiComo: The New York Mets have unveiled their new manager: Carlos Beltrán, who worked for the Yankees this year as a special advisor to GM Brian Cashman, will replace Mickey Callaway as the skipper of the hometown rivals. Beltrán played for both franchises and provides immense baseball knowledge and a well-respected figure among players. Other candidates, according to MLB.com’s report, were Joe Girardi, Eduardo Pérez, Tim Bogar, Derek Shelton, and Luis Rojas.
USA Today | Chris Bumbaca: MLB players with opt-out clauses in their contracts will soon have to make important decisions.