In a interview with Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, New York Mets manager Terry Collins reiterated that the reports of him possibly retiring after the 2017 season were premature.
Here is what Collins told Ackert, ”There’s all of us standing here today, who knows if we’re all going to be here next year? You don’t. When the season is over, I will sit down and hopefully it’s in November next year, and analyze where I’m at because I still feel great.”
The 67-year old Collins’ contract runs out at the conclusion of the 2017 season after receiving a two-year contract extension following the Mets 2015 World Series run.
Original Report – Nov 4
Christian Red of the New York Daily News caught up with New York Mets manager Terry Collins last night at the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter’s 22nd annual Lou Gehrig’s Sports Award gala. They touched on numerous topics including how long Collins intended on managing the Mets.
Collins had this to say about his future with the Mets:
“If we win, and things are going good, and I feel as good as I do today, I’ll manage as long as I can. This is a great place to manage.”
Last month it was reported that 2017 could possibly be the final year that Collins managed the Mets. Collins has gone 481-491 in six seasons with the Mets including two straight playoff appearances. He has the chance next season to be the first manager in franchise history to make three straight playoff appearances.
