Intellectual diversity -- and a deep Yankees influence -- key as Mets assemble coaching staffThe selection of Eric Chavez as hitting coach provided a telling window into how Billy Eppler will stamp the organization in his own image1/6/2022, 4:48 PMAndy MartinoMLB InsiderBilly Eppler / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageApr 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics former players Mark Ellis and Eric Chavez before the game against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum. / Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsJul 25, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Joey Cora (28) stands in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports