Mets' managerial opening drawing interest from 2x World Series champion to replace Carlos Mendoza

The New York Mets are off to a rough start this season, one they did not see coming. Key offseason additions have struggled to stay healthy, and there has been no consistent rhythm or flow to their performance.

The Mets fanbase is passionate and expects a team that can win. That has not been the case this season, which is why manager Carlos Mendoza was fired on Friday morning.

“The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, the team announced, with the club toiling through a six-game losing streak in a disastrous season. Andy Green was named interim manager for the remainder of the season. He will take over a 34-47 club coming off a hapless four-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs to fall to a season-worst 13 games under .500,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.

The decision was not easy for the Mets, but it became necessary as the season continued to spiral.

“I was steadfast in my support for Carlos because we believed in Carlos," Mets President of baseball Operations David Stearns said. "And we believed that collectively, with him helping us lead this, we were going to turn it around. And we haven't. And in some cases, it's gotten worse. And when that happens, at some point, we've got to make a change. So there's not one moment or one thing or one observation. But it was time, and so we did this."

For the Mets, there is already some interest emerging from a former Chicago Cubs manager. David Ross has made it clear he hopes the Mets will consider him.

“I hope they call,” Ross said.

Ross had a solid stint with the Cubs, but his tenure ended after the team chose to hire Craig Counsell instead. Since then, Ross has been eager for another opportunity, and the Mets’ talent-rich roster is reportedly appealing to the former catcher.

New York is looking for a manager who can bring a new sense of energy. Ross could provide that spark, and his experience in Chicago makes him a potential candidate for the job.

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