Mr. Met Dances On-Air as Mets Fire Mendoza
The New York Mets, mired in a seven-game skid and fresh off firing manager Carlos Mendoza, went 2-1 to the Phillies as rookie Zach Thornton impressed in Andy Green’s managerial debut, but the awkward highlight came when Mr. Met danced behind Steve Gelbs during a live pregame segment about Mendoza’s dismissal; Gelbs stayed professional while players and club leadership reflected on a rough week that left the team 34-48 and 14 games under .500, 10 games out of a NL wild-card spot.