The 2010 regular baseball season has concluded and that means teams will start planning ahead to the 2011 season. The New York Mets made a couple of key moves this morning, as they prepare to take their team in a new direction. Today the Mets announced that they will not pick up the club option on Jerry Manuel’s contract, and also relieved Omar Minaya from his job as General Manager, and Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations. The moves which many fans had expected, will open up 2 high profile baseball jobs to those seeking work. Manuel had been with the Mets as Manager from 2008-2010, but could not turn the team like he had hoped.

Jeff Wilpon, the New York Mets Chief Operating Officer, stated the following after the moves, “We are extremely disappointed in this year’s results and the failures of the past four seasons. We need to hire a new General Manager with a fresh perspective who will transform this club into a winner that we want and our fans deserve. We appreciate all that Omar and Jerry have done for the Organization and thank them for their time and effort. Changes like these are never easy, especially when you are dealing with people you like and respect.”

A press conference is scheduled by the team at 1:30 PM EST. Many in baseball think that former New York Yankee, and LA Dodger manager, Joe Torre, may be interested in the Job. Torre who managed the the Mets from 1977-1981, has shown interest in the job, even before any moves were made.