Report: Mets to stick with Manuel
Sports Network | October 03, 2008
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Jerry Manuel has agreed to a two-year contract with a club option for 2011 to become the official manager of the New York Mets, according to a report in the New York Times on Friday.
Manuel took over the Mets on an interim basis when Willie Randolph was relieved of his managerial duties after a 34-35 start to the 2008 campaign.
New York finished out of the postseason despite a 3 1/2 game lead in the National League East with 17 games left to play, but the club nevertheless compiled a 55-38 record with Manuel at the helm.
The 54-year-old spent six seasons as the manager of the Chicago White Sox from 1998-2003, going 500-471 with one American League Central title and AL Manager of the Year award to his credit (both in 2000).
An official announcement of the agreement is expected on Saturday.
