The New York Mets are one win away from their first World Series appearance since 2000 and they can clinch on Wednesday night with a sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS. Manager Terry Collins wants to be rewarded for the team's success in 2015, according to the latest rumors.
Collins, who has managed 11 seasons in the MLB, will have his contract expire after this season after inking a two-year extension in September of 2013. The Mets bring him back after 2015, but for how long?
"Collins isn't talking about his contract (now's not the time, with the Mets on the brink of the World Series) but he's told friends he'd be happy with a two-year deal and likely won't ask for more than that when Mets higher-ups sit down with him at the end of the year to talk about an extension," writes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
"Collins, 66, is telling friends he wants to spend time with his wife and do things while he's still vital, so two years is the right number. He has blanched at the idea of even three years, according to friends.
"Collins, a Manager of the Year candidate, has the Mets only one game from the World Series, and of course the Mets want to bring him back for more after he worked this year as a lame duck. Collins has really connected with his clubhouse despite the age gap."
The Mets finished the regular season 90-72, which was good enough for their first NL East title and playoff appearance since 2006. New York also reached its first NLCS since 2006 with their NLDS victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although this was Collins' first winning season in five years with the Mets, he has kept a mediocre (at best) club consistent during his tenure. This is by far the most talented team he's been able to manage and he's taken advantage of the opportunity.
Collins is 394-416 as manager of the Mets and 838-850 overall (three seasons with the Houston Astros and three with the Anaheim Angels). He's said to have a good relationship with the Wilpons (the Mets' owners), so it's more than likely they take care of Collins in the offseason.
