Big Apple Acta

Manny Acta is back in New York - not in Auburn, where he managed the Astros/Doubledays from 1993-96 - but in Flushing with the New York Mets.

Acta is the Mets' third base and infield coach, part of new manager Willie Randolph's staff.

It's Acta's second major-league coaching job, he spent the last three seasons as the Montreal Expos' third base coach.