Maddon wants to manage for at least 5 more years

Joe Maddon might love his job as Chicago Cubs manager, but he does appear to have one eye on a possible end date.

Maddon, who has two years left on his current contract, told Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports he could see himself continuing to manage for at least another half-decade.

"I don't know. Theoretically, I'd like to say at least five years," Maddon said. "As long as I'm enjoying it, that is. And of course, someone would have to want you.

"And of course, I'd like to stay (with the Cubs)."

Despite his desire to continue, there have not been any extension talks between Maddon and the Cubs, according to Heyman.

In an era where the role of manager is changing and becoming increasingly a younger man's game, the 64-year-old Maddon continues to successfully ply his trade on the North Side.

Since arriving in Chicago in 2015 after a nine-year run of excellence in Tampa Bay, Maddon has built on what was already a legendary managerial career in a huge way. The Cubs have not missed the playoffs under his watch, and their historic World Series title in 2016 - the franchise's first in 108 years, ending the most famous drought in all of sports - likely secured Maddon a plaque in Cooperstown once he's finished.

Including his two brief stints as interim skipper of the California/Anaheim Angels in 1996 and '99, Maddon boasts a career winning percentage of .538 that ranks sixth among all active managers. His teams have won at least 90 games eight times, and reached the World Series twice.

Many sexagenarian skippers are now being left behind in favor of younger managers who are based in analytics and have less coaching experience, but the changing landscape doesn't seem to be fazing Maddon or altering his plans.

"Whether you're 16 or 60, it's you have to maintain your health, your focus, and your energy," he said.

"I'm having a good time."