Sources Report that Terry Collins will be New Mets Manager

It hasn't been officially announced, but reliable sources report that Terry Collins will be named manager of the New York Mets.  It appears that the decision has been made, but the details of his contract must be worked out.  I assume that when that happens a press conference will be held to announce it formally.

A manager is as good as his players.  He must motivate each player to perform to his potential and to foster an environment of teamwork.  Casey Stengel and Joe Torre were big winners with the Yankees, but losers with the Mets.  Once Terry is signed, sealed and delivered, he must meet with new GM Sandy Alderson and determine what player moves must be made.  I feel that with the large dimensions of Citifield, the Mets must excell at pitching and defense.