Carlos Mendoza Receives Curious Backing From Mets
Summary
The New York Mets have the worst record in their division so far this season, but the team’s president said manager Carlos Mendoza will keep his job for now. Despite poor results and some criticism of Mendoza's decisions, the team believes the problems come from the players, not the manager.Key Facts
- The Mets have a 10-21 record and are last in the National League East.
- They are 11.5 games behind the division leader, the Atlanta Braves.
- Mets president David Stearns said Mendoza’s job is safe for now.
- Stearns does not currently see Mendoza as the reason for the team’s struggles.
- The Mets have the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball.
- Stearns believes the players are trying hard but are not hitting well.
- Mendoza made a questionable decision in an extra innings game against the Chicago Cubs.
- Other teams recently fired their managers, but the Mets have not taken that step.
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