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- Updated: December 5, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — To replace Wally Backman, their top Minor League manager for the past five seasons, the Mets on Monday promoted Pedro Lopez to Backman’s former post as Triple-A Las Vegas manager. Lopez had served as Double-A Binghamton manager since 2009.
The Mets also announced that Frank Viola will return as Las Vegas’ pitching coach, while Jack Voigt will reprise his role as hitting coach.
Lopez, 47, completed his tenure at Binghamton with a 377-329 (.534) record, becoming the club’s all-time winningest manager. He is entering his 10th …
