MMO Roundtable: Reactions to Andy Green As Mets Manager

We all thought that we’d see a long process of the Mets searching for a manager. But much to our surprise, that’s not the case. By now you’ve heard the news that Andy Green will be taking over as the full-time manager, signing a three-year extension. This wasn’t expected, as when he took over the interim role, he did so expecting to return to the front office after the season ended. So what are our thoughts on the news?

Mojo Hill

I like it. It’s a surprise, especially this abruptly, but a welcome one.

I’m not going to claim to be an expert on the clubhouse culture Green creates, but I’ve liked listening to him from the very first press conference. I think he’s an intelligent, well-spoken guy who really connects with players and has a good feel for analyzing their mindsets, strengths and weaknesses. His background in player development definitely gave him a head start. He may not have expected the interim tag to turn into a full-time gig, but he brings some natural qualities to the job.

I know Green wasn’t very successful as the Padres’ manager, but I’m excited that he’s now the Mets’ long-term manager. The Mets haven’t had a manager last three full years since Terry Collins, and I think this franchise could use a consistent, reliable voice.

Johnluke Chaparro

Genuinely surprised considering all of the talk has been that he wasn’t interested and wanted to spend more time with his family. Either way, I am pleased at this development. As the season wore on, it was harder and harder to see another voice leading the team. The players seemed to have responded well to Green’s coaching and for a team this talented, that is key.

Whether it was challenging players or finding the right thing to say, or reading his players and the flow of the game properly, Green has it. One of the things that has burned the last few Mets managers is their lack of feel. As statistical and analytical baseball has gotten, there’s still a real feel and Andy Green seems to understand the balance between the two that prior Met managers have struggled with.

Although his tenure in San Diego wasn’t great, it seemed that he didn’t have the resources to succeed BUT whether he’s grown from his past mistakes or is finally using the tools at his disposal, Andy Green is the right guy for this team now.

David Melendi

My first reaction was there was no reason to jump into hiring him. Interview a bunch of candidates after the season and see who emerges as the best one.

But I am going to assume David Stearns ran this by the high-profile players and they were on board. If he has the approval of the clubhouse, that gives him an edge over any new hire who would need time to earn that trust.

Jack Ramsey

It’s easy to get very excited about the hiring of Green to the full time role. It is easy to fall into the cliches of a team needing a new voice, or a new set of eyes. In reality, the Mets needed three things from their next manager: a clear vision, a buy-in from this core group, and a voice that pair as well with the New York media market. Green checks all three of those boxes.

It is only speculation, but the group of available non-rookie managers does not appear to be that deep. Different reports suggest different truths about Alex Cora’s future, and Don Mattingly seems to be poised to keep the Phillies job (plus, do Mets fans really want another former Yankee?). Beyond that, the Mets’ best options appeared to be either Carlos Beltran or Albert Pujols, neither of whom have MLB coaching experience.

Highlighted in comments by Marcus Semien, the Mets will enter spring training with the same management group they ended the year with, and that is a major win for this core. Green had all the inclinations of being the right man for the job, and it is clear why David Stearns was grinning to begin their press conference on Tuesday.

Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

I am quite surprised that Andy Green decided to accept a full-time offer to stay in the dugout. I think this is the right decision by the Mets’ brass. The team has adjusted nicely under Green and he has gotten the team to continue to play hard despite being out of the playoff race during his entire tenure. A managerial search would’ve been exhausting for all parties involved and it’s a good thing for this clubhouse to have a familiar voice guiding them. The comments from the players indicate that Green has been the right guy for a clubhouse that had a lot of new faces this year. Plus, he has handled the media very well, his press conferences have been very informative. Green seems like he’s learned a lot from his first tenure as a major league skipper with the Padres, as well as his time in the front office working on the player development side of things. I’m curious to see how he does once the spotlight gets brighter.

Robert Colonna

This was a move the Mets had to make and I can only wonder how much money they had to throw at Green to get him to accept. We have seen under him how the coaches have had the cohesion that was needed through the growing pains of the first half and we have seen how those coaches have helped the players take the next step. This allows the Mets to keep as much of this coaching staff as they want and have continuity into next year. This also means they don’t need to rush hire these positions before the lockout.

Green himself has done well with the media, seems liked by the players, and his in game decisions have overall made sense. It will be interesting to see how he manages differently when the goal is trying to make the postseason with real stakes and expectations.

If you ever wanted a sign that Steve Cohen believes in the process this organization has set up under president of baseball operations David Stearns this is it. That’s not to say the organization and front office won’t continue to grow, but those changes won’t happen with the manager.

Allison Waxman

I love this move. I know Green’s tenure in San Diego wasn’t great, but a lot has changed since then. As a Mets team that is getting younger with each new roster move, the news makes sense.

Would some people like to have waited until the offseason to vet other candidates? Sure. But Green sounds like the man for the job from everything I’ve seen so far. He knows how to handle the media, and more importantly, doesn’t shy away from the truth. He admitted what he thinks went wrong in his tenure with the Padres on his end. He’s learned from it and the approach seems to be working.

Can you fault him for the team’s record this season under him? Not entirely. He’s inheriting a team that clearly didn’t work in 2026. But he’s laid the groundwork, seen everyone at their worst and is ready to hit the ground running.

Michael Mayer

The Mets have done plenty of things wrong in 2026, but this one they got right. Hiring Andy Green to be the manager for the next three years gives the Mets some continuity they desperately need. In his short time as manager, Green has shown he’s a strong communicator, he will challenge his players and that he can build strong relationships with young players. Getting the deal done now without a drawn out managerial search, also allows David Stearns and company to focus on player acquisition.

All in all, making Green the manager long-term is a smart move for the future of the Mets.