Picked by many to win the NL East, the Mets began a three-game series Monday against the Florida Marlins coming off a 3-6 road trip and with manager Willie Randolph's job in jeopardy. 

At the very least, Willie Randolph has more time to try and turn the Mets around. 

If Willie Randolph was worried about losing his job, he never showed it. 

The rumors of Willie Randolph's demise as manager of the New York Mets have quieted for now, but more losses like Monday's could very well put the fourth-year skipper back on the hot seat. 

Willie Randolph kept his job - for now. 

Willie Randolph kept his job - for now. 

GM Omar Minaya did his best to make it sound today that firing Willie Randolph was the farthest thing from his mind. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Orlando Hernandez (right foot) is out of his support boot, but he hasn't started throwing outside of long toss. 

--RHP Pedro Martinez threw a bullpen session Sunday in the Dominican Republic and will pitch in a minor league rehab game Wednesday. 

The Mets are hoping they might see Pedro Martinez sometime during the San Francisco series the beginning of next week. 

Wins are the only thing these days that seem to quiet the "fire Willie Randolph" talk. 

First place in the NL East seemed reserved for New York considering all of the fanfare it got before the season. 

John Maine on the mound facing essentially a Triple-A lineup. 

John Maine on the mound facing essentially a Triple-A lineup. 

Ahead of what may be a critical series, the New York Mets look to close out a frustrating road trip with a second straight win when they meet the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Coors Field.