The Mets have decided to hire Terry Collins as their next manager, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. After a day of deliberation on Sunday, the team informed the three other finalists-Chip Hale, Bob Melvin and Wally Backman-that they would not earn the job, and began negotiating terms with Collins, who has earned his first managing job since 1999. A news conference at Citi Field introducing Collins is expected Monday. Although the team had at one point discussed making Melvin the bench coach, a source said Sunday that the Mets scout former Seattle and Arizona manager will not serve in that role, although he might remain with the organization. Hale, seen by many in the game as a strong managerial prospect, is expected to remain on the major league staff. Backman managed Single-A Brooklyn last year, and might be offered a promotion to a higher level of the minor leagues. A source said that the Mets will consider former Met Mookie Wilson, likely as first base coach. Although sources have said since the end of the season that Dan Warthen is likely to remain as pitching coach, his future is now less certain. Collins has a strong relationship with former Mets pitching coach Dave Wallace from their time together working in the Los Angeles Dodgers system, and a source said Sunday that the Mets will consider Wallace. Collins, 61, served last season as the team's minor league field coordinator. He has previous major league managerial experience with two teams, the Houston Astros (1994-1996) and Anaheim Angels (1997-1999). His lifetime managerial record is 444-433. Mets executive Paul DePodesta, as GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, attempted to hire Collins in 2005, but was himself fired. DePodesta retained his high opinion of Collins, although people familiar with the interview process said DePodesta was very much open to other candidates. Still, there was clearly enough internal advocacy for Collins to make him the team's choice. Although Collins was respected by most in the organization for his work as field coordinator, his exit from Anaheim raised questions. During the 1999 season, some Angels players approached management and asked that Collins not have his contract extended. Later in the year, Collins resigned. He briefly addressed the situation after his second round interview Thursday in Orlando. "I know that's a big issue, Collins said. "All you end up doing is digging a bigger hole than needs to be dug. There's more to it, obviously, than anybody is ever going to know. I'll tell you what: We played good." Collins also said he felt compelled to address in his interview a 2002 DUI arrest in Georgia. He did not, however, wish to discuss it publicly. "It's over," Collins said. "It's in the past. It's something we all wish didn't happen, but it did. I'm moving on." Known for an intense personality, Collins has earned the respect of many former colleagues, although some Mets minor leaguers who worked with him last year provetely noted what they considered a difficult personality. Asked about his demeanor on Thursday, Collins said, "You grow and patience changes. But I believe in competition, too." He assumes control of a team that has endured two consecutive losing seasons under Jerry Manuel, and which followed two late-season collapses from playoff contention under Manuel and Willie Randolph. With limited payroll flexibility this year, his roster will not likely be significantly different from the one that went 79-83 under Manuel last season. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2010/11/21/2010-11-21_mets_hire_terry_collins_as_new_manager_over_bob_melvin_wally_backman_sources.html --

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