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J.D. Martinez not interested in managing Mets
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J.D. Martinez is not interested in managing the Mets , he told the New York Post's Mike Puma .
"You talk about the toughest job, manager of the New York Mets is the toughest job in baseball right now," Martinez, who cited his "freedom" and work-life balance in explaining the outlook on managing before Friday's 5-3 loss at the Atlanta Braves . "Managing is tough. You have to know how to maneuver pieces, how to handle pitching staffs, all that. I pride myself on the offensive side of things."
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The Mets hired Martinez , 38, as a special advisor to baseball operations in March.
"It's a really good group," Martinez said in early April when asked about this year's Mets. "I played with and against a lot of these guys. I have a ton of respect for them."
A six-time All-Star, Martinez ended his career with the Mets. He slashed .235/.320/.406 with 16 home runs and 69 RBI in 120 games.
"Every time he speaks I listen -- he has great advice and we relate, so it's great to have him around and see a familiar face," Mark Vientos told SNY's Steve Gelbs in early April.
The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza and named Andy Green as the interim manager last Friday .
