Terry Collins Reportedly Not Fired by Mets Due to Fred Wilpon's Support

Throughout the 2017 season, New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon reportedly spurned requests from high-ranking front office personnel to fire manager Terry Collins. 

According to Newsday's Marc Carig, Wilpon was able to "single-handedly shield Collins" from receiving a pink slip after general manager Sandy Alderson and Wilpon's son, chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, advocated for a change in leadership. 

That desire was reportedly borne out of "organizational dysfunction, discord between Collins and his players, and a broken relationship between the manager and the front office," per Carig. 

Collins, 68, is not expected back with the Mets once his contract expires at season's end. 

According to the New York Post's Mike Puma, the Mets are "ready to move in a different direction" after discord emerged in the front office regarding Collins' tactical decision-making during a year plagued by injuries and inconsistencies. 

Carig added Thursday that tension cropped up throughout the season because Collins "resisted input" and had "communication issues." 

Citing sources, Puma reported the Mets are expected to consider hitting coach Kevin Long, Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora, Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Bob Geren and former Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura, among others, as Collins' replacement. 

The Mets, who are 69-90, will wrap up their season with a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies starting Friday. Collins is 550-581 over seven seasons in New York, with two playoff appearances and one National League pennant to his credit.