Venezuelan Carlos Mendoza, the new manager of the Mets

He Venezuelan Carlos Mendoza, the new leader Mets, He said this Tuesday in his presentation that he hopes to form a cast that “goes out and plays hard on every court” but also knows how to have fun.

“It’s all about preparation, attention to detail every day and competing. I want the team to come out and play hard on every court and, at the end of the day, I want them to have fun,” he told reporters at the City Fieldhome of the New York Nine.

Mendoza presented by the team’s president of baseball operations David Stearns.

“I think people in baseball expected Carlos to be a great manager for a long time,” he said.

Mendoza now, i Oswaldo Guillén In the past, they were the only Venezuelans named to permanent managerial positions in Major League history.

Alfredo Pedrique and Miguel Cairo They also led to MLB, but on a temporary basis.

Mendoza, who emphasized the importance of his appointment as leader Mets, He revealed that he asked the Dominican for advice before deciding to accept the position of team manager Luis Rojas, who had this responsibility in the 2020 and 2021 campaigns.

“I consider him a friend and I wish him only the best of luck,” he said, describing the relationship he and Rojas share.

Mendozaborn 43 years ago in Barquisimet, has the challenge to significantly raise the bar for performance Mets, who finished fourth in National League East Division.

“I’m excited about our roster. This is a team that won 100 games not too long ago and a lot of key players are still on our roster,” he said.

Mendoza’s expectations go beyond a successful season with the Mets and a return of enthusiasm to the Mets stands. City Field.

“I experienced the games ‘playoffs’ here in October, on the other side of town, and I can’t wait to have that experience at Citi Field with the fans Metshe expressed.