Without Big Finish, Minaya Could Be Out As Mets GM

NEW YORK (WFAN/AP) -- SI.com and WFAN's Jon Heyman writes that Mets general manager Omar Minaya's job situation isn't nearly secure at season's end, despite what some misinterpreted as an iron-clad endorsement from team owner Fred Wilpon nearly three weeks ago.

According to Heyman:

"In reality, Minaya's Mets very likely need a big finish for him to retain the GM job, people familiar with the situation say. A decision is expected on Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel – who is more commonly known to be on the hot seat -- shortly after the season.

"I focus on doing my job today, and that's all I can control,'' Minaya said by phone when asked about his chances for staying in the GM job for 2011."

Minaya's contract runs through 2012 – with team options for 2013 and 2014. There has been speculation that the general manager would not be retained due to the Mets' severe struggles in recent seasons.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.