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The Mets could use Kyle Schwarber, and Max Scherzer may tell them just how much

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Published Jan. 7, 2022, 8:40 a.m. ET
Max Scherzer liked what he saw from Kyle Schwarber when they were teammates with the Nationals.
Max Scherzer liked what he saw from Kyle Schwarber when they were teammates with the Nationals. Getty Images (2)

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Max Scherzer’s influence may or may not have helped place Buck Showalter in the Mets dugout, but it couldn’t have hurt.

Though the Mets co-ace has never played for Showalter, he had respect for the manager from afar after competing against Showalter’s teams over the years. The Mets were aware of this when they hired Showalter last month as Luis Rojas’ replacement.

Whenever the MLB lockout ends and teams can return to building their rosters, Scherzer might gently whisper another name in general manager Billy Eppler’s direction.