J.D. Martinez, a six-time All-Star, has taken on the role of special assistant with the Mets, following his impactful tenure as a player in 2024. He aims to mentor young players, drawing from his own experiences in a challenging career. Martinez specifically highlighted Mark Vientos as a player with potential needing guidance. He believes the current Mets roster is more talented than the 2024 team that reached the NLCS, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of New York media scrutiny.
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