Manager Carlos Mendoza Faces Unprecedented Pressure in Mets' Final Year
The New York Mets' 2022 season was marked by an impressive turnaround that saw the team surge to the National League Championship Series (NLCS). However, their 83-79 record and lack of playoff appearance last year has led many to view it as a disappointing collapse.
Despite the mixed results, Mendoza's first year on the job can be seen as an impressive overachievement given the expectations that came with landing star player Juan Soto. The team made significant changes during the offseason, including parting ways with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes.
However, the talent assembled on the roster remains a major factor in the Mets' continued success. President of baseball operations David Stearns has made several key moves over the past week, bolstering the team's chances for a deep playoff run.
As pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie next month, Mendoza will enter with intense pressure on his shoulders. With one guaranteed year left on his contract, he is running out of time to secure an extension that would guarantee his future as the team's manager. Unless he can work a deal before the season begins, Mendoza may be operating under a lame-duck management scenario for all but the final month of the campaign.
The weight of expectation will undoubtedly be on Mendoza this year, and it remains to be seen if he can lead the Mets back to the top with their talented roster.
The New York Mets' 2022 season was marked by an impressive turnaround that saw the team surge to the National League Championship Series (NLCS). However, their 83-79 record and lack of playoff appearance last year has led many to view it as a disappointing collapse.
Despite the mixed results, Mendoza's first year on the job can be seen as an impressive overachievement given the expectations that came with landing star player Juan Soto. The team made significant changes during the offseason, including parting ways with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes.
However, the talent assembled on the roster remains a major factor in the Mets' continued success. President of baseball operations David Stearns has made several key moves over the past week, bolstering the team's chances for a deep playoff run.
As pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie next month, Mendoza will enter with intense pressure on his shoulders. With one guaranteed year left on his contract, he is running out of time to secure an extension that would guarantee his future as the team's manager. Unless he can work a deal before the season begins, Mendoza may be operating under a lame-duck management scenario for all but the final month of the campaign.
The weight of expectation will undoubtedly be on Mendoza this year, and it remains to be seen if he can lead the Mets back to the top with their talented roster.
. He's got a tough road ahead of him, no doubt about it. I mean, taking over as manager after being a player in the league and then suddenly jumping into coaching can be overwhelming, but he handled himself well last year. The pressure's gonna be on this season, especially with one guaranteed year left on his contract 
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️. Still, it's tough to see him under pressure for an extension when he needs to prove himself as a manager, you feel? He's gotta navigate all this while trying to lead the team to success. I'm rooting for him! 
what's next gonna be "carlos mendoza: the man who turned new yorkers into baseball fans" 
It feels like the pressure is really mounting with only one guaranteed year left on his contract. I think a lot of fans are putting a lot of weight on him, which might be unfair since he did have an impressive first season despite all the changes. 
But at the same time, you can't deny that the team has talented players and it's always in the manager's best interest to make moves that benefit the team in the short term.
i feel bad for mendoza tho, one year left and all that pressure... i think the team's talent will carry them but like, what happens when injuries strike or they just can't put it together? it's gonna be a wild ride to watch
. It'd be a shame if he gets under pressure and makes some rash decisions because of the contract situation... that wouldn't be good for anyone involved, you know?
! He's got an amazing team behind him and with President Stearns making some sick moves, they're gonna crush it this season 
! But I gotta say, the pressure on Mendoza is real, he needs to secure that extension ASAP or else things might get ugly 
. Fingers crossed they make it back to the top and Mendoza gets the recognition he deserves 
every time I come here. Another article about a manager under pressure... how original. Can't we talk about something else for once? Like, have you guys seen the layout of this forum lately? It's like they're trying to make me scroll even more than usual. The font size is still too small and the comments section is just as crampy 
. Can't we have some actual discussions instead of just rehashing the same old storylines?
. The pressure is gonna be crazy intense this season, and if he can't get that extension done before the deadline, he might be in a tough spot 
. On the other hand, I think he's got a great team behind him – Soto, DeGrom, and all those guys are hungry for a championship 
! It's gonna be a wild ride this season, but I'm rooting for Mendoza to make it work 
... I mean, I'm sure the pressure is just, like, totally normal for a manager who's basically being forced into an extension or else 
... I guess he'll just have to wing it and hope that his team lives up to all the hype 
... anyway, can't wait to see how this all plays out - will Mendoza prove himself or become another scapegoat 
. The pressure is on for one last shot at an extension, and if he can't get that done, it'll be tough to keep the talent around 
. I mean, we saw what happened last year... 83-79 record? That's not exactly a playoff winner 
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, or he'll be outta there 
. Soto is a game-changer, but Mendoza has got this 
... hopefully 
. The team's talent is on point 
️, or he'll be sleeping with the fishes 
! Can't wait for the season to start 