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Spring Forward

Well, it seems like we've spent enough time discussing Guillermo Mota. Here's what's going on with the Mets:
-- The team is holding a mini-camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., for some of its prospects. A few major-leaguers showed up: David Wright (the face of the franchise), John Maine and Dave Williams. Wright was the biggest name there until ....
-- Pedro Martinez walked in. Martinez had his surgically repaired shoulder checked out by trainer Ray Ramirez. Pedro says his rehab is going great, but he won't put a timetable on his return or rush it. He's going to listen to the doctors and return when his body is ready to return. He said he won't start throwing until March. More on this in Thursday's newspaper and on Newsday.com
-- As first reported by ESPN.com, the Mets are close to signing lefthanded Scott Schoeneweis, who has been both a starter and reliever in his career. He's 33 and isn't all that good, but as a middle-innings guy or spot starter at least he adds depth. Should be finalized in the next few days.
-- GM Omar Minaya said the Mets have no interest in Bernie Williams if he doesn't return to the Yankees and wants to play another year. Couldn't Williams help the Mets off the bench? Doesn't seem like Minaya has improved the bench enough this offseason.
-- Willie Randolph's contract extension is still not done. What's going on here? Is Willie holding out for Joe Torre money? Maybe that's why Willie seemed to be in a foul mood as he walked around an otherwise upbeat minicamp today. He's supposed to speak with reporters tomorrow. Updates then.

Comments (3)

Did you guys see what "Ace" John Thomson had to say about choosing Toronto over NY?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2726797

He doesn't like LaDuca,so what! You think maybe Paul tried to hit on him? What's important is that Willie is getting the shaft from Omar not only is he not getting paid but Omar has given him no chance to win with that pitching staff he put together.Watch,Willie will get thrown under the bus and Omar will skate.

Couldn't Williams help the Mets off the bench? No, he really cannot. Franco has a roster spot, for whatever reason. That being the case how could Omar add a slow footed, weak armed player to the bench. It's a non starter.

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