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Ex-Mets manager Mickey Callaway Accused of Sexual Harassment

 Another day, another Mets-related scandal. It's becoming all too common lately. 

First it was Jared Porter's sexual misconduct scandal that cost the 39-year old his job as General Manager, then it was owner Steve Cohen's involvement in the GameStop controversy that led to a Twitter war with David Portnoy of Barstool Sports. 


Now former manager Mickey Callaway is in hot water over sexual harassment allegations by five women. 

The women were interviewed by The Athletic on a condition on anonymity, all had worked in sports media when they had confrontations with Callaway, dating as far back to his time as pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians. Callaway, allegedly, would comment on their appearance, send lewd pictures  -- including photos of himself shirtless, and apparently asked for nude photos of them in return. 

There is even an allegation Callaway thrust his crotch into the face of one woman. 

This is now the second time the Mets have been caught with an employee accused of such conduct, only unlike Porter, Callaway did this while working for the Mets. In fact, SNY reports that the Mets were aware of Callaway's behavior before hiring him. The man that hired him? Sandy Alderson. 

The story is disturbing, but, sadly it's not surprising. It speaks to the "Ole Boy's Club" atmosphere that has enveloped clubhouses for years. In today's society where women are more involved in sports, sports coverage, such behavior is unacceptable. Heck, it should never be allowed. Ever. 

It also speaks to the culture the Mets have developed, and brings new scrutiny to their front office. As mentioned, Callaway was an Alderson hire before his initial retirement as GM in 2018. Alderson recently hired Porter who was found guilty of similar behavior. Are the Mets aware of such actions, or are they turning a blind eye. 

It's a behavior that the Mets, owner Steve Cohen, has to diagnose and rid of from the clubhouse as soon as possible.

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