New York Mets: 3 Possible Replacements for Mickey Callaway

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: Manager Mickey Callaway #36 of the New York Mets listens to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen speak during a press conference at Citi Field on May 20, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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NYM Bench Coach Jim Riggleman

Jim Riggleman knows this team, as he is the team’s bench coach. The 66-year old has plenty of coaching and managing experience. He has been coaching in the majors since 1989 and has managed during 13 during seasons.

Riggleman was the interim manager for the Cincinnati Reds last season, going 64-80 in his 144-game tenure in 2018. More importantly, he is most familiar with this team’s roster.

This is the most practical solution. The in-house hire during the middle of the season is the safest move and makes the most sense. It is rare to bring in and outside hire during the season. He already has formed relationships with players, which takes months to create and develop. The last time the New York fired a manager mid-season was in 2008. Willie Randolph was released and replaced by Jerry Manuel, who was the team’s bench coach at the time. Eleven years later, this seems like a familiar situation. Be prepared to see the Wilpons handle it the same way they did in 2008.

Going off of what they done in the past, Riggleman will be Callaway’s replacements if he is fired soon. They will name Riggleman interim manager and then look for a new manager in the offseason.

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