Summary
The New York Mets made changes to their coaching staff after failing to make the postseason. Former Mets All-Star Edgardo Alfonzo wants to join the new coaching lineup. Alfonzo has past experience coaching in the minor leagues.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets did not qualify for the postseason this year.
- Several Mets coaches were dismissed, including pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez.
- Catching coach Glenn Sherlock retired, and bench coach John Gibbons resigned.
- Former Mets player Edgardo Alfonzo expressed interest in joining the Mets' coaching team.
- Alfonzo has worked as a coach and manager in the minor leagues for the Mets' Single-A team.
- Alfonzo played eight seasons with the Mets and was a 2000 All-Star.
- Carlos Mendoza is looking to fill the coaching staff vacancies.
