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| 28th September, 2008 - 9:45 pm | ESPN - The Mets appear likely to bring manager Jerry Manuel back next season even after the team missed the playoffs on the final day of the regular season for the second-straight year.
Manuel took over for Willie Randolph in mid-June, and led New York back into contention after struggling in the early part of the season.
"Jerry did a very good job coming into a very difficult situation," general manager Omar Minaya said. "I was very pleased. ... As far as the manager situation, my preference is to get this done sooner than later."
A person familiar with team management said there's a very good chance Manuel will be brought back next season.
"I hope so," center fielder Carlos Beltran said. "I believe he should be back. He's a great man and he did everything possible." [READ] |
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