The New York Mets are barreling toward a seriously crucial offseason, and honestly, it sounds wild. Despite all the fan frustration over a totally disappointing season, team president David Stearns is expected to keep his job and lead the search for their next manager. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that while Stearns “is drawing ire from the team’s fanbase,” owner Steve Cohen “won’t push Stearns aside to pick his own candidate.” Cohen will have the final say, sure, but Stearns is running the show for this absolutely pivotal decision.
Mets Are Last In The East, But Green Showed Glimmers
Let’s be real, the Mets’ season has been a total bust. They’re sitting at a dismal 69-82, dead last in the NL East, and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Brutal, right? Fans have every right to be fed up. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you’re looking at numbers like that. But here’s the thing: since interim manager Andy Green took over in June after Carlos Mendoza got canned, the team has actually fared better, going 35-34. That’s almost a .500 record! It shows *some* signs of life, a bit of fight that was missing earlier in the year.
Who Takes The Helm After Green Steps Down?
Even with that improved performance, Olney’s sources say Green’s future as manager isn’t changing: he’s heading back to his front office work. It’s a shame, given the bump in performance, but that’s the plan. Olney even floated the idea of Green sliding into the vacant general manager role, which would be an interesting pivot. So, if Green isn’t staying in the dugout, who’s in the running? Olney mentioned Hall of Famers Carlos Beltran and Albert Pujols “could be in play” if Stearns wants to make a splashy hire. Or, if he prefers someone with actual big league managerial experience, former Cubs manager David Ross “could be a possible fit.” Apparently, Green even worked as Ross’ bench coach in Chicago and “has spoken about how much he learned” from him, so he could be a key ally for Ross in this whole evaluation process.
This managerial search is everything for the Mets’ future. With Stearns at the helm of the hiring process, and Cohen pulling the strings from above, who they pick could totally redefine this team. Will it be a splashy Hall of Famer, or a seasoned veteran like Ross? The stakes are sky-high, and fans will be glued to every rumor.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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