Mike Sarbaugh spent 34 seasons in the Guardians organization, the past 11 as the third base/infield coach on manager Terry Francona’s staff.

The 56-year-old Sarbaugh was hired in the same capacity by the Mets in November to replace Joey Cora, who joined the Tigers’ coaching staff.

Sarbaugh spoke with Post Sports+ this week about his new job.

<strong>Was there any connection you had with the Mets that helped get you hired?</strong>

“I just think he’s going to keep getting better,” Sarbaugh said. “He has too much athleticism and is too good a player not to.”{ai:summary}<p>Mike Sarbaugh, former coach of the Guardians, replaces Joey Cora as the Mets' third base/infield coach. Sarbaugh discusses his new job in an interview with Post Sports+. #sports</p>

What new Mets infield coach Mike Sarbaugh sees in Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

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