Changes Needed for the Mets
There’s been a noticeable issue with the Mets in Queens—something is just not right, and even the upbeat broadcasts can’t gloss over the situation with Carlos Mendoza’s team.
The Mets recently faced a disheartening sweep by the Rockies, culminating in a doubleheader on Sunday. The radio and television broadcasts reflected this struggle, resulting in a dismal loss of 9-19. Fans are left wondering when, or if, this team will turn things around.
“The Colorado Rockies didn’t just win the doubleheader; they swept the Mets in all three games,” Howie Rose shared during the radio broadcast. “They pitched a full 18 innings and managed just one run. They scored a mere four runs overall against the Rockies. With tomorrow being an off day, it makes you wonder if something might change, because right now, the Mets are just stagnant.”
A similar sentiment echoed during the Mets’ telecast in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 2. As Carl Edwards Jr. replaced Kodai Senga, Ron Darling noted, “Carlos Mendoza hinted during the first game that he wasn’t happy with the effort. He might need to express that more clearly.” Yet, he hesitated, pointing out that people might automatically blame the manager for everything that goes wrong. “That’s not entirely accurate,” he added. “It ultimately falls on the players.”
As SNY’s broadcasters analyzed how a team making three times the salary of the Rockies could perform so poorly, Gary Cohen offered some insight into the situation. “Running a team is definitely more complex than it was in the past, but management needs to empower the players,” he stated.
“You do have to empower the players,” Darling responded. “Whether it’s more or less than before, that responsibility still exists.”
“In the end, it’s simpler to fire a manager than it is to get rid of higher-ups,” Cohen concluded.
After the game, Mendoza told reporters he was still searching for answers, and the pressure only seems to build. “I’ve never witnessed so many players struggling all at once. My main concern is getting them back on track,” he said.
Some people are placing blame on President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, who some think assembled a lackluster roster. However, Juan Soto defended the team, stating, “This isn’t on Mendy or David. They put together a talented squad. We just need to execute better.”
Yet, the Mets’ troubles aren’t new; they’ve recorded just 47 wins and 73 losses since June 13 of last year. These lackluster performances continue to accumulate.
The Mets have a day off on Monday before hosting the Nationals, but it remains unclear if Mendoza will still be at the helm during the week.
