3 candidates to replace Buck Showalter if New York Mets fire him as manager
By Kevin Henry
Potential candidate to replace Buck Showalter with New York Mets: Eric Chavez
The 45-year-old Chavez has already had a promotion within the Mets, moving from hitting coach to bench coach this season. Could another step on the New York organizational ladder be a possibility?
Before the season began, Chavez discussed his new role and the opportunities it would present for him to impact the organization.
Chavez has been praised for what he has done to help boost the New York offense, and has a wealth of MLB playing and coaching experience to his credit. His six Gold Gloves and singular Silver Slugger Award speaks volumes to what he could do on the field and likely resonates within the Mets clubhouse. Relationships would be important if any kind of shakeup were to happen, and Chavez would likely make any managerial transition easier.