Robin Ventura does not want to manage the Mets in 2018 — or any team for that matter.
Ventura told the New York Post Tuesday that the former White Sox skipper and Mets third baseman that Ventura’s name was removed from consideration after he showed no interest in a managerial position.
“I’m not pursuing any of the openings,” he said via text message.
The 50-year-old was at the helm for the White Sox from 2012-16, compiling a 375-435 (.463) record.
“In a long season, it’s very hard on teams to lose two, three in a row and feel pressure from outside sources,’’ Adam Eaton said about Ventura during his time with the White Sox. “Skip knows that we know that we’re struggling and need to play better and get back on track. He doesn’t need to have a rah-rah meeting every third day. We have good clubhouse camaraderie in here, good guys who police us and get us on the right track.’’
While he has been praised for his leadership and professionalism by players like Eaton, the losing record is glaring. He stepped down following a 78-84 finish in 2016.
The infielder played for the Mets from 1999-2001 and is perhaps best known for the “Grand Slam Single” against the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS.
