Will long-term deal for Reyes have to wait a year?

Might it be one-and-done for Jose Reyes?

The three-time All-Star was pleased to have his $11-million option picked up for 2011, but Reyes said Thursday that he's not thinking beyond next season, which could be his last with the Mets.

"I want to stay here," Reyes said, "but right now, I'm going to be here for one year, and after that, I don't know what's going to happen."

The Mets had until three days after the World Series to exercise Reyes' option, and they beat the deadline by roughly 24 hours with Wednesday's announcement. Reyes said he has not spoken with new general manager Sandy Alderson, who said in Wednesday's statement that "a long-term deal is not out of the question" and "it is something that we can discuss at a future date."

That future date is looking more like next November than at any point in the coming months. With Alderson yet to see Reyes on an everyday basis, it would be understandable if the GM would choose to wait.

Despite being named to his third All-Star team this year, Reyes is coming off two injury-shortened seasons, and his history of leg issues is an immediate red flag for the new front office.

Reyes, 27, just completed a five-year, $33.75-million contract that involved hedging bets on both sides when it was agreed upon. Initially, the conventional wisdom suggested that Reyes had settled for below-market value. But when the long-term security against career-threatening injuries was factored into the equation, it made sense for both Reyes and the Mets.

As for extension talks this time around, Reyes made it clear that he's concentrating more on getting ready for spring training than any contract discussions at this point.

"We'll listen, but you know, we don't talk about that yet," Reyes said. "I'm going to be more focused and try to be healthy on the field, and do what I do best - improve my numbers, see what happens and try to help the team for this year."

At the same time, Reyes' representatives pointed out that they aren't closing any doors, either.

"Jose is focused on having a great 2011 season and helping the Mets get back to the playoffs," said Chris Leible, one of Reyes' agents. "We're always open to listening to anything the Mets have to say regarding an extension, but we'll talk about that if and when that time comes."

Reyes made an appearance at an Old Navy store in midtown Manhattan Thursday as part of an effort by the New York City public schools to encourage classroom attendance. The shortstop spoke to dozens of students who were being rewarded with a shopping spree. But it's back to work today, when Reyes plans to meet with his trainer and map out an offseason program that starts next week.

After a nagging oblique problem last season, Reyes intends to strengthen that area along with adhering to his usual regimen for keeping his troublesome hamstrings healthy. A year ago at this time, he had only begun his rehabilitation from surgery to clean up scar tissue around his right hamstring tendon, along with waiting for a hamstring muscle tear to heal. Now healthy, Reyes has a head start toward a critical year.

"I just want to play a full season and see what's going to happen after next season," he said. "So right now, I have to get ready for spring training, try to play 150-something games like I do in the past, and see what happens in the future for me."