Andy Green to stay on as Mets manager, signs 3-year contract

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Mets on Tuesday named Andy Green their full-time manager, removing his interim tag and signing him to a three-year contract. “Andy has connected with and pushed our players to perform, despite the disappointment of the season,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “Over the last several months he has brought discipline, accountability and positivity to the clubhouse, attributes we were seeking in our next manager." Q&A with Andy Green Green, 49, led the Mets to a 37-38 record as interim manager, after taking over from Carlos Mendoza in late June. The Mets...