[EmpireWF]

In recent days talk was growing in New York about the lack of talk surrounding talks between the Mets and Willie Randolph and a new contract. Randolph's existing contract paid him around $700,000 and ended after the 2007 season. No longer.

The Mets and Randolph agreed to a new three year deal worth $5.65 million. From the AP, his 2007 salary will be doubled to over $1 million.

Great job, Randolph has proved to be a good manager for the Mets.

[Lefty Noob]

Yep, the Mets have a winner in Randolph and were smart to give him a new deal. Keep him around as long as you can.

[MJHMarc]

You can't let guys like him walk out the door.

[ThePundit]

Randolph is now the 10th highest paid manager and right in line with where he should be.

Willie Randolph's $1.4-million salary in 2007 puts him No. 10 among major-league managers.

Manager 2007 salary

Joe Torre, Yankees $7.5M

Lou Piniella, Cubs $3.5M

Bobby Cox, Braves $3M

Tony La Russa, Cardinals $2.8M

Mike Scioscia, Angels $2M

Jim Leyland, Tigers $2M

Bruce Bochy, Giants $1.75M

Terry Francona, Red Sox $1.65M

Phil Garner, Astros $1.5M

Willie Randolph, Mets $1.4M

Willie's jackpot - Newsday.com

[Lefty Noob]

Not sure Randolph shouldn't be getting more money than Bochy and Garner, but hey, as long as he's satisfied.