ESPN : Minaya, Manuel safe with Mets

New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya won't lose his job as a result of the team's lackluster season, owner Fred Wilpon told the New York Post.

Agreeing to answer one question from the newspaper, Wilpon addressed Minaya's future with the team.

"Am I going to bring Omar back next year? Absolutely. That's a fact," Wilpon told the newspaper.

If Minaya returns, then manager Jerry Manuel's job appears safe, too.

When told of Wilpon's comments, Minaya told the Post: "Jerry is my guy. We work well together."

Minaya received a three-year contract extension following the 2008 season. Manuel is under contract for next season.

The Mets have endured a miserable 2009 season, mired in fourth place in the NL East. Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran have all missed large portions of the season with injuries.

Source: ESPN


In addition, Minaya had to apologize to a beat reporter earlier this season for questioning his motives and credibility during a bizarre news conference to announce the firing of team executive Tony Bernazard. The writer accepted, saying the GM's "remorse was sincere."