New York Mets Wiretap

Mets Lead With Santana, Rotation Jumbled

The Mets will start Johan Santana on Opening Day, but the remainder of their starting rotation is in flux.

John Maine and Jon Niese will face the Marlins in the other two games of the season-opening series, April 7-8, at Citi Field.

Mike Pelfrey and Oliver Perez will follow.

Via ESPN


Minaya Won't Rule Reyes Out For Opener

Mets general manager Omar Minaya is still hoping that shortstop Jose Reyes will be able to play on Opening Day.

"We haven't ruled it out yet, no," Minaya said. "I'm guessing the next step is going to be live BP (batting practice). He looks good. He wants to bring it to the next level."

Minaya's comments are curious because he said on Saturday that he did not think it was wise to rush the shortstop "just to have him for one game."

Via New York Daily News


Reyes Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Mets are unlikely to have shortstop Jose Reyes in the lineup for Opening Day.

New York has largely skirted around the issue.

"I can't tell you he's not going to be ready," general manager Omar Minaya said Saturday.

Reyes only returned to camp with his teammates a few days ago.

"We're not going to rush for the sake of one game," Minaya said. "Having him play the whole [or the vast majority of the games] is the most important thing."

Via MLB.com


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