Buck Showalter is the New Mets Manager

A palate cleanser, which I actually read about first, is that (probably as expected) Buck Showalter is the new manager of the Mets. The owner was so excited apparently he tweeted ahead of a scheduled formal announcement.

I basically supported this move. My thought was that the team needed an established manager, someone likely to have a reputation of independence (and willingness to go against the grain, if not always to best effect), and you know, he also has the talent. The guy on the bench from the Rays to me looked like a decent back-up option, but yes, this is partially a message move like the BIG Scherzer [he also supported the move] signing.

Meanwhile, they also signed some good position players, and if the off season players/owners dispute is settled, the Mets can get back to work to pick up at least one more guy for the pen and probably another low priced starter. And, maybe get Stroman back. I'm still worried about all that money for an old pitcher, but you know, each season starts 0-0.