Pedro Martinez cruised through his live BP session this morning, but joked that he didn't have his best stuff, because of the "dry" conditions and the wind at his back. "That's dangerous," Martinez said. He remains on schedule for March 6 against the Nationals at Viera.
As for Orlando Hernandez, he doesn't seem to making any progress. El Duque threw 25 pitches in his bullpen session but still is not comfortable on the mound.
"I don't feel 100 percent yet," Hernandez said. For that reason, the Mets really have no idea when Hernandez will be ready to actually pitch in a game. At the moment, El Duque says he is not concerned about the regular season -- yet.
"I think I'll be ready for the season," Hernandez said.