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Five possible managerial candidates for the New York Mets

ByNoah Yingling|
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 3, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 3, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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Ron Washington to the New York Mets?
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During the lockout, none of the MLB teams can make any transactions. However, two things that they can do is find a manager and fill out their coaching staff. That’s something that’s the top priority for the New York Mets during the lockout.

There have been some names that have been rumored to be candidates for the job, including some that may surprise you so here are five possible managerial candidates for the New York Mets.

Ron Washington would be a fit for the New York Mets

After Ron Washington finished his playing career, he became a minor league coach for the New York Mets so his return would be somewhat of a homecoming.

Washington, who turns 70 in April, is obviously an older manager but he is known for being able to connect with younger players (Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, etc.). He was on a World Series-winning squad for the first time in 2021 with the Braves but that could get him another managerial gig after he managed Texas from 2007 through 2014, where he went to two World Series and has a career .521 winning percentage.

He told our colleague Robert Murray that he does want to manage again, as well, so he would be a great fit for the Mets.

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