Collins said repeatedly in spring training that it was time for the team to take the next step , further raising the stakes as he entered the final year of his contract .
The difference with the Mets is that they actually planned for this .
Collins said repeatedly in spring training that it was time for the team to take the next step , further raising the stakes as he entered the final year of his contract .
The difference with the Mets is that they actually planned for this .