Terry Collins' job appears to be safe for 2013

August 27th, 2012 9:05 am

'There is 'no chance' the Mets manager will become a scapegoat for the team's second-half collapse and be fired this offseason or before the season concludes,' a club source told Mike Puma of the New York Post.

However, the source told Puma the team's goal is to finish ahead of the Phillies and Marlins this season to help create some positive vibes as they move forward into next season, and Puma writes, 'don't be surprised if a potential Collins contract extension is tied to how the Mets finish this season.'

Collins had the option in his contract for 2013 exercised last September.