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While the Mets rewarded Omar Minaya with a three-year contract extension Thursday, ownership was hoping to have an extension in place for manager Jerry Manuel, as well. The Mets made Manuel an offer of a two-year extension, according to sources, but thus far have been unable to come to terms. Newsday reported Thursday that negotiations hit a "snag,'' and it is now believed the sides are indeed differing over Manuel's value. There are indications the Mets expected to have a deal for Manuel done by now. While Mets higherups will continue to negotiate with Manuel, there is a sense that they are perhaps slightly less certain a deal will be done. Mets management and Randolph engaged in difficult negotiations before he eventually agreed to a three-year, $5.65 million extension before the 2007 season. Manuel appears to more popular with his bosses, which should help matters. It is unclear whether Manuel has the possibility of another major league managing job as leverage.

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October 3, 2008  07:14 AM ET
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hope Manuel tells them to stick in their ears.

October 3, 2008  07:45 AM ET
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Timing and Money.....ZZZZzzzz.

October 3, 2008  08:00 AM ET
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Jerry better be careful or he may get the same "Classless" phone call as Willie!!! I hope Jerry rakes the Wilpons over the coals just like Omar did.

October 3, 2008  08:13 AM ET
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The Mets stink.

October 3, 2008  08:17 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET  10.03 by Weapon X

The Mets stink.

Yes, and they also suck!

October 3, 2008  08:24 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET  10.03 by NY-MESS

Yes, and they also suck!

As do the Cubs, hopefully Phils vs. Dodgers........series would start in Philly

October 3, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  10.03 by NY-MESS

As do the Cubs, hopefully Phils vs. Dodgers........series would start in Philly

Yeah dude,, I think the Cubs are dunzo.

October 3, 2008  10:01 AM ET
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Make sure you get alot of money, they are going to fire you halfway through the season next year to cover Minaya's but again.

October 3, 2008  10:50 AM ET
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In other news the New York Mets also messed up the 1 car funeral set today for this past season.Guy got us from sub .500 to almost in the playoffs.What's the problem.Sign him already!!

October 3, 2008  11:04 AM ET
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Manuel must want big money for the super job he did by repeating the 07 choke, wasn't easy

October 3, 2008  01:44 PM ET
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You'd think a team would pay a lot of money for a guy who can't keep his team in first in September. That's not easy to do.

October 4, 2008  05:43 AM ET
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Why they re-signed him I have no idea.

October 4, 2008  05:43 AM ET
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Thats gangsta

 
October 4, 2008  07:56 PM ET
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Gangster Baseball - Jerry is the man! Wait and see - next year will be a completely different story people....

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