The New York Mets are making waves with their recent coaching overhaul, and former manager Terry Collins couldn't agree more! In a bold statement, Collins declared, 'It's time for a new era.'
The Mets' disappointing 2025 season, ending with a record of 83-79 and missing the playoffs, prompted a significant shake-up in their coaching staff. Collins, who led the team from 2011 to 2017, believes this drastic measure was long overdue. But here's where it gets controversial: he suggests that the team's core players may be the issue.
'This core has not won,' Collins stated on Baseball Night in New York, implying that the team's current lineup might need a refresh. With Manager Carlos Mendoza entering his third year, the pressure is on to deliver results. And this is the part most people miss: sometimes, the only way to spark success is to start from scratch.
The Mets parted ways with a majority of their coaching staff, including notable names like John Gibbons and Jeremy Hefner. In their place, six new coaches have been brought on board, with only three staff members remaining from the previous season. Among the returning staff are José Rosado, Rafael Fernandez, and Danny Barnes, who have taken on new roles.
As the Mets embark on this new chapter, the question remains: will these changes bring the success the team and fans have been longing for? Only time will tell if this controversial decision pays off.
