Mets Notebook: Carlos Mendoza receives job assurance from David Stearns
Carlos Mendoza has been assured by Mets president David Stearns that he will remain as manager despite the team's poor performance. The Mets are struggling on the field, leading to frustration among ownership and the coaching staff. Mendoza acknowledged the collective responsibility for the team's issues and emphasized unity moving forward.
- ▪Carlos Mendoza received a phone call from David Stearns confirming he will not be replaced as Mets manager.
- ▪The Mets are performing poorly, drawing comparisons to their 1962 season rather than their championship 1986 team.
- ▪Ownership, including Steve and Alex Cohen, is frustrated with the team's results despite a high payroll.
- ▪Mendoza is in the third year of his contract with a club option for next season that has not yet been exercised.
- ▪Mendoza stated that the entire organization shares responsibility for the team's struggles and that the issues start with him.
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