Jerry Manuel Fired by New York Mets: Five Possible Replacements

Two years and a day after Jerry Manuel agreed to terms with the New York Mets to replace Willie Randolph as full-time manager, he finds himself out of a job.

After a successful stint as interim manager in 2008 with a 55-38 record, Manuel really struggled as full-time manager, leading the Mets to two consecutive losing seasons with a cumulative record of 149-175.

Evidently, Manuel did not satisfy the performance levels demanded by ownership and the fans. With a state-of-the-art stadium, a new general manager, and a new-look team, here are the top five candidates to replace Manuel in 2011.

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