It's Official, Minaya gets a extension

Minaya was appointed as general manager and executive vice president of baseball operations nearly four years ago. He has one year remaining on his current five-year contract, and the extension will take it through 2012 with clubs options for the following two season. The announcement was made on a Thursday morning conference call.

The Mets have produced a winning record in each of their four seasons under Minaya's leadership, winning 83, 97 and 88 games under the GM's chosen manager, Willie Randolph. New York won 89 games this season, achieved with Randolph managing 69 games before being replaced by Jerry Manuel.

The club reached the seventh game of the National League Championship Series in the 2006 season, losing the decisive Game 7 at Shea Stadium to the Cardinals. The Mets were eliminated from the postseason on the final day each of the last two seasons.

Under Minaya, the Mets have spent lavishly to bring in players such as Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran and Johan Santana.