MONDAY: Patterson’s no longer a candidate for the position, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Hefner, on the other hand, “
SUNDAY: The Mets have interviewed A’s minor league pitching coordinator Gil Patterson for their pitching coach position, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney. It isn’t clear from the report, however, when Patterson’s interview took place or if he remains in the running.
Patterson recently wrapped up the fourth year of his third separate stint working with A’s farmhands. From 2013-15, he held a similar role with the Yankees, with whom he pitched his only ten MLB games in 1977. Patterson didn’t have a lengthy MLB playing career, but he’s worked in assorted pitching development roles over the past three decades. In addition to his time with the A’s and Yankees, Patterson has coached for the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays in his career, logging three seasons (2002-04) as Toronto’s pitching coach.
Patterson becomes the fourth known candidate for the Mets’ pitching coach job. Brewers’ bullpen coach Steve Karsay, Twins’ assistant pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, and University of Michigan pitching coach Chris Fetter have previously been tied to the role. In other Mets’ news, the club seems likely to bring in veteran coach Hensley Meulens as Carlos Beltrán’s bench coach.
thats an old picture there
Padres fans surely wish it was current
whether you mean they wish he was his 2015 self or they wish he was still on the Royals this comment is quite funny.
I agree. Very funny.
Had the latter in mind, but either works
Mets interview Whitey Ford for pitching coach.
Whitey uses a medium as his agent…..
Whitey is still alive and well. Saw him at last year’s old timers game. He was laughing and making faces. That’s why the Mets interviewed him. He looks like a typical Mets pitching coach.
Can Cleon Jones pitch?
So I’m guessing it’s Hosmer in the picture?
Worry not Padres fans!
I’m sure he will breakout soon-as soon as you move the fences IN 50 feet…..
Let’s not forget ole Gil! The wolfs at ole Gil’s door.
What?
Obscure nerd reference…..
Ha ha ha!
Slow day in baseball news
Mets are having a huge winter.
Mets interview Whitey Ford for pitching coach.
How about another EX Met since we already have Beltrán. What about Al Leiter or Johnny Franco lol
What happened to the Volture? He is only 100 and did a good job for Mets.
The who!!??
Vulture = Phil Regan
Voltron? 5 different pitching coaches unite to one.
I wonder if Gil received a World Series ring from the Yankees for his 1977 contributions?
Yes, if you played for an MLB WS team you get a ring
It’s not that simple.
While other teams are being reported on for their player interests the Mets coverage is almost always about their coaching hires.
Cano ate up all the money; none left to sign anyone
MORE YANKEE TRASH! Manager Beltran, reliever Shreve, burnt possible reliever Betances, possible bench coach Meulens, possible pitching coach Patterson. Next: Ellsbury! I HATE VAN WAGONWHEEL!
Please go away
I second that
Please find a new team to root for if you are a Mets fan.
Wow and I thought my comments were pointless.
… or as I call him ban lunchwagon
exactly right can you imagine these coaches trying to straighten out the bullpen another season down in flames 4th place finish
The Mets want us to think they are trying to find the right staff to run this team so they are moving at a slow pace while other teams are making moves this way they can say well the guys we wanted have been signed already the Mets arent adding any FA that are high price and we know it its all dumpster pickups the nonsense started with hiring a manager with no experience 4th place finish Mets fans
This is a fun comment to read in an Eeyore voice
That’s a toilet rage comment, if I have ever seen one. Not a comma or period in sight. That’s is kind of hard to do.
Totally. I can practically see the veins in his forehead bursting as he struggled with evacuating and trying to control his rage simultaneously. lol
i recommend johan santana!
I thought the Mets made a 9 game improvement in BVW’s first year. I always thought that kind of improvement would create enthusiasm going forward.
Sign Mickey Callaway… oh wait.
I think the Wilpon’s only want the cheapest bag of Dicks.
You are thinking of your Christmas wishlist
Sign Chico Escuela and call it a day.