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NEW YORK — Mookie Wilson is staying with the New York Mets as an instructor and a team ambassador at sponsor and charity gatherings.
After firing the former USC standout last fall for the second time, the Mets said Tuesday that Wilson will work for the organization as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
He will work in spring training with both major and minor leaguers, and he will visit farm teams during the season.
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A member of the team’s 1986 World Series champions, he was first base coach from 1997-02. He was rehired as first base coach last year, with additional duties to oversee the outfielders and baserunning, and let go after the season.
No more stalling
Major League Baseball has tweaked its rulebook to prevent managers from stalling to give relievers extra time to get ready.
The rule change comes a season after Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon put outfielder Sam Fuld on the mound for warmups with no intention of letting him pitch.
Yankees, Ibanez finalize deal
Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract. It includes $2.9 million in performance bonuses.
Cubs, Red Sox agree
The Cubs and the Red Sox announced a deal that settles their dispute over what Boston should get after executive Theo Epstein left for Chicago.
The Cubs are sending right-handed reliever Chris Carpenter and a player to be named later to the Red Sox for a player to be named.
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