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Terry Collins On The FAN: This Is A New Day

Terry Collins, the new Mets manager joined Boomer & Carton Wednesday to discuss the Mets, his philosophy, and other topics.

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Collins on fixing the franchise:
"We've got to forget about the past. That's behind us. We have to move forward. We have to create a new atmosphere in the clubhouse. We have to create a new atmosphere on the field."

On his approach with players:
"We got a build a relationship"
"You have to make sure that you budget your time so that the Ollie Perezs of the world hear you everyday."

On the field:
"We have to be more disciplined at the plate, no question."
"We're going to play the game the right way, which I think is aggressive."
"To win you have to execute."

Regarding Mo Vaughn:
"I should've done a better job in the clubhouse. I should've addressed it."

On himself:
"When I first got to the major leagues as a manager I wanted to prove I was good enough to do it. So I pushed."
"I don't care what you do. If its against me, you better be ready. Because I'm going to be ready."
"This is a new day. We're going to move forward."

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