J.D. Martinez is not interested in managing the Mets, he told the New York Post’s Mike Puma.
“You talk about the toughest job, manager of the New York Mets is the toughest job in baseball right now,” Martinez, who cited his “freedom” and work-life balance in explaining the outlook on managing before Friday’s 5-3 loss at the Atlanta Braves. “Managing is tough. You have to know how to maneuver pieces, how to handle pitching staffs, all that. I pride myself on the offensive side of things.”
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The Mets hired Martinez, 38, as a special advisor to baseball operations in March.
“It’s a really good group,” Martinez said in early April when asked about this year’s Mets. “I played with and against a lot of these guys. I have a ton of respect for them.”
A six-time All-Star, Martinez ended his career with the Mets. He slashed .235/.320/.406 with 16 home runs and 69 RBI in 120 games.
“Every time he speaks I listen — he has great advice and we relate, so it’s great to have him around and see a familiar face,” Mark Vientos told SNY’s Steve Gelbs in early April.
The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza and named Andy Green as the interim manager last Friday.
