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genen general manager John Kruk Jersey , according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.After Sandy Alderson served as the team's general manager from 2010 to 2018, the Mets began the offseason looking to fill the vacancy. New York took its time with the interview process before narrowing its list down to Van Wagenen, Tampa Bay Rays executive Chaim Bloom and veteran general managerDoug Melvin.Ultimately,Van Wagenenearned the nod.The decision should not come as much of a surprise, as momentum had been building in Van Wagenen's favor recently. Yahoo Sports'Jeff Passanreported on Oct. 26 that Van Wagenen had emerged as the "significant favorite" and that the job was "his if he wants it."While the Mets' inclusion of an agent in their search for a GM drew criticism for potential conflicts of interest,Van Wagenen issued a statementon his candidacy, pertheNew York Post'sMike Puma:"In my role as an agent, my solution is to create opportunities for players to be successful both on and off the field. By creating partnerships between players and teams, the interests of all parties can be aligned. If the players are able to reach their peak potential, the fans will be rewarded with a competitive team that can contend for championships year in and year out. The clubs benefit with compelling, sustainable and profitable entertainment franchises; and the players are rewarded with a platform to realize their childhood dreams while receiving compensation consistent with their tremendous talents."My conversations with the Mets continue to be organic. I believe baseball is better when the Mets are competitive and successful. That success is better for the fans, players, and the economy of the sport. As Jeff and Fred [Wilpon] continue their search for a new head of baseball operations, the players, fans and entire organization will be motivated to have a leader with the skills and commitment to win. If the Wilpons believe I am that person Greg Luzinski Jersey , we will have that conversation."The 44-year-oldVan Wagenen is the co-head of the baseball department at CAA Sports and represents several high-profile Mets players, likeJacob deGrom,Noah Syndergaard,Yoenis Cespedes, Todd FrazierandTim Tebow.Interestingly, Van Wagenen made waves prior to spring training 2018 by accusing teams of collusion and threatening a players boycott, according toUSA TodaySports'Gabe Lacques:"Many club presidents and general managers with whom we negotiate with are frustrated with the lack of funds to sign the plethora of good players still available, raising further suspicion of institutional influence over the spending."Even the algorithms that have helped determine player salaries in recent years are suggesting dramatically higher values than owners are willing to spend.[...]"A fight is brewing. And it may begin with one, maybe two, and perhaps 1,200 willing to follow. A boycott of spring training may be a starting point if behavior does not start to change."Now, he is on the other side of the table. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — After dealing with various arm injuries and trying to adjust to a new team, Yu Darvish was pleased with his spring debut. Pumped, in fact.Darvish may have walked four and lasted only 1 1/3 innings Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-pat-neshek-jersey , but it was an important start for him.“This is like my first outing in my life,” Darvish said. “I haven’t thrown the last seven months. I was so excited.”Darvish faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first game since a minor league rehab start last August for Class A South Bend. He had signed a six-year, $126 million contract with the Cubs last February, but battled injuries and was limited to eight starts before he was shut down. He was sidelined with right triceps tendinitis and then diagnosed in August with a stress reaction in his right elbow, which led to arthroscopic surgery in September.So by that measure, this spring performance was a success.“I felt pretty good physically. No pain, that was a huge part,” Darvish said.Another change — now he’s joking in English, opting not to use a translator this season.“Interpreters are expensive for the organization, right? That’s why,” Darvish said. “It’s good for me, too. I have experience with you guys and I can use more English.”Said Cubs manager Joe Maddon: “He appears to be much more relaxed and definitely into the flow of things.”“He’s been throwing really well. Conversationally, he’s much more at ease,” Maddon said.Darvish threw 19 pitches against five D-backs hitters in the first inning at Sloan Park, and got only one swing and miss Mitch Williams Jersey , then had to wait while the Cubs sent nine batters to the plate in a four-run first.In the second, Darvish threw 17 pitches to three batters before he was lifted. He walked four in 1 1/3 innings.When Darvish made that rehab outing in South Bend, his fastball registered at 86-89 mph. On Tuesday, his fastballs were between 94-96 mph.“Yeah, it was a great day for me,” he said.His teammates have noticed Darvish seems happier.“I feel I’m smiling more than the last seven years,” Darvish said.NOTES: Cubs INF David Bote, hit in the helmet by a pitch from Giants ace Madison Bumgarner on Sunday, was expected to return to action on Wednesday. Bumgarner called Bote after the game and also sent him a text message the next day. “He definitely did not have to do that but he did and it means a lot,” Bote said. … LHP Mike Montgomery, who has yet to appear in a game, threw a bullpen on Tuesday. The Cubs will wait two days to see the next step for Montgomery, who is going through a “dead arm” phase. … Chicago OF Jason Heyward was a late scratch from Tuesday’s lineup for personal reasons. … An MRI revealed that Arizona outfielder Jarrod Dyson has a left oblique strain.