Terry Collins is risky choice for Mets  —  Say this much for Sandy Alderson: He's not afraid of taking risks, big ones, in fact, which is precisely what he did choosing Terry Collins to manage the Mets.  Off into the great unknown go Alderson and Collins, who somehow have to win over a fan base that remains understandably skeptical.

Mets hire Collins as manager  —  A person with knowledge of the situation says the New York Mets have hired Terry Collins as their manager.  —  The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the two sides were still working on terms of the contract.

Mets to name Collins next manager  —  Former Astros skipper edges out three other candidates  —  NEW YORK — In searching for a manager, new Mets general manager Sandy Alderson valued two qualities, experience and temperament, more than any others.  They proved rare.

Mets Hire Terry Collins to be Manager  —  According to multiple reports, Terry Collins has been named Mets manager.  —  SI.com's Jon Heyman says Collins will sign a two-year deal.  —  The Daily News agrees with what was said earlier, which is that Mookie Wilson and Dave Wallace are being considered for the team's bench.

Rivera's pact shouldn't take backseat to Jeter's  —  Tweet  —  The legendary Yankee needs to be paid.  —  The team would not have won championships without him.  The team does not build into a global empire without him.  The team is diminished if he is not part of the roster moving forward.