Spring is in the air

[Baseball Guru]

Some photo's of the first day of ST:clap2:

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Stadium looking good:thumbsup:

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Ty

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Our Captain!!!
Good to see him back:thumbsup:

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Aaron Heilman

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Getting the stadium ready

[Cyberlibrarian]

And I get to be there 2 weeks from tomorrow!!! WOOHOO!!! :D

[Nymet31]

Oh you just my day...sitting up here in cold Icy More snow on the way NY.......Come on already Playball!!!

[Cyberlibrarian]

I'M TIRED OF BEING COLD DAMMIT!

I've worn fur more often THIS MONTH ALONE than I did all last fall/winter.

And we're supposed to get more snow tonight and then Sunday.

Of course, since my brother is coming from California next weekend, I bought him a down jacket at a thrift store so that he wouldn't freeze his wussy California butt. But now it looks as if we might actually crack 35 by late next week. He arrives on Saturday morning, so who knows what's going to happen by then.

[Nymet31]

We could break 55 and his wussy butt would still be cold...good thing you got that jacket.

I can't take the cold anymore...there is just Ice everywhere. I couldn't shovel and Mike was working so the front of our house is an Ice rink...it's deadly.

[Cyberlibrarian]

I mailed off the down jacket yesterday, along with a pair of gloves I got from a street vendor, a Mets watch cap and a couple of 1-day MetroCards. The down jacket cost $20 at a thrift store. It was FILTHY, so I took it to a dry cleaner. Except for the fact that there's a little bit of wear, it looks pretty darn good.

[Nymet31]

That's the smartest thing to do....Thrift store....He's never gonna wear it there so why pay a lot of money.....


Your a smart chick there Julie.

[Cyberlibrarian]

Originally posted by Nymet31
That's the smartest thing to do....Thrift store....He's never gonna wear it there so why pay a lot of money.....

And I plan to re-donate it when he's done with it.


Your a smart chick there Julie.

It took you this long to find out? ;)

[Rockin Robin]

Captain Johnny is looking mighty fine!!

[GaryMrMets]

A few more spring photos:

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David Cone

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Art Howe (left) joins new starter Tom Glavine and John Franco (seated) in Port St. Lucie. (Richard Drew/AP)

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David Cone (middle) talks with Al Leiter (right) and Tom Glavine in the Mets clubhouse on Friday. (Richard Drew/AP)

[GaryMrMets]

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SEING IS NOT BELIEVING:
Yes, that's Mike Piazza fielding grounders at first base yesterday - but before you think Art Howe is planning to move Piazza from behind the plate, this was only pitchers fielding practice, and no first basemen have yet shown up in Port St. Lucie.
- J. Zelevansky

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New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine, left, talks with coach Vern Ruhle on the first day of spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Friday.
(AP photo/Richard Drew)
February 14, 2003

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New York Mets manager Art Howe gives some pointers to pitcher Phil Seibel, right, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on the first day of spring training for the team. This is Howe's first season managing the Mets.
(AP photo/Richard Drew)
February 14, 2003

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The New York Mets newest pitcher David Cone grabs a bouncer from the plate during a spring training drill. The 40-year-old pitcher is attempting a comeback with Mets, signing a minor league contract Thursday.
(AP photo/Richard Drew)
February 14, 2003

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John Franco, foreground, grabs a bouncer during spring training drills. Joining Franco are Jae Weong Seo, background left, and Tom Glavine.
(AP photo/Richard Drew)
February 14, 2003

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David Cone takes bunting practice on the first day of spring training for the team's pitchers and catchers.
(AP photo/Richard Drew)
February 14, 2003

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Mets relief pitcher John Franco laces his spikes at his locker during spring training at Thomas J. White Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003. Franco is coming back after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
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February 13, 2003

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Mets manager Art Howe discusses the upcoming season with the media in his office at Thomas J. White Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003. This will be Howe's first season with the Mets, he previously managed the Oakland Athletics.
(AP Photo)
February 13, 2003

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Mets new pitcher Tom Glavine unpacks his Atlanta Braves equipment bag in the Mets locker room at spring training., in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2003. Glavine was in the Braves organization 18 years before signing with the Mets as free agent in the off season.
(AP Photo)
February 13, 2003

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Mets manager Art Howe, third left, has a casual meeting with pitchers Al Leiter, left, Tom Glavine, second from right,, and John Franco, right, in the locker room during spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday afternoon Feb. 13, 2003. They are joined by Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, second left.
(AP Photo)
February 13, 2003

[GaryMrMets]

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Mets new pitcher Tom Glavine hangs up his clothes in the Mets locker room at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday afternoon Feb. 13, 2003. Glavine was in the Atlanta Braves before signing with the Mets as a free agent in the off season.
(AP Photo)
February 13, 2003

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Mets pitcher Jae Weong Seo, of South Korea, throws from the practice mounds in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday Feb. 12, 2003, in preparation for the opening of the team's spring training.
(AP Photo)
February 12, 2003

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David Cone, who last pitched for Red Sox in '01, shows stuff on first day of comeback bid.

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New York Mets' pitcher Tom Glavine works out at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

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Art Howe, the New York Mets' new manager, watches his team practice at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

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Pitcher David Cone, who was just signed by the New York Mets, practices at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

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Pitcher David Cone, who was just signed by the New York Mets, practices at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

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New York Mets' catcher Mike Piazza works out at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

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Art Howe, the New York Mets' new manager, walks through the dugout at the team's spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Pitchers and catchers reported for work today.
Photographer: Torrie, Keith

[Nanner]

Oh, man. I am getting a warm feeling just seeing these guys, and that sunny weather. Jules, I'm so envious!!

I am absolutely lovin' seeing Tom Glavine as a Met. And I'm also lovin' seeing Coney there in the mix.

*sigh* Baseball..... almost here!! :clap2:

[Cyberlibrarian]

I tell ya -- with this sucky weather we're having, my vacation can't come too soon! They're now saying that this will be the worst snowfall since the Blizzard of 1996. I'm spending the day at a friend's place tomorrow and, if the snow's bad enough, I'll crash on her couch tomorrow night and come home on Tuesday to get ready for work. It's always nice to have company when you're snowed in and, in the absence of a cute man, I'll take videos and junk food with my best friend. :D

[Nanner]

I can see your point, Jules.

But my feeling right now is just the opposite. After spending the week with hordes of people at the fashion shows, I'm really, really looking forward to being snowed in by myself. :D

A book, a couple of movies.... yessiree..... :clap2:

[Cyberlibrarian]

I don't blame you! :nah

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, center, goes through warm-up exercises during spring training in Port St. Lucie., Fla., with Mike Bacsik, left, and Tyler Walker, Sunday Feb. 16, 2003. Reyes, from the Dominican Republic, is still bothered by a quadriceps injury he sustained this winter and said his left leg is about 90 percent healthy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 16 1:38 PM ET

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New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza grabs a bouncer during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 16 1:38 PM ET

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New York Mets new pitcher Tom Glavine takes bunting practice during spring training in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Sunday Feb. 16, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 16 1:31 PM ET

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New York Mets pitcher Mike Stanton throws the ball to first during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, under the direction of coach Ray Rippelmeyer, at left. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 16 1:34 PM ET

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New York Mets new manager Art Howe throws batting practice for pitchers and catchers during spring training in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 16 1:29 PM ET

[Cyberlibrarian]

You notice that Art is NOT wearing his orange jersey. He's not THAT stupid! ;)

[GaryMrMets]

Notice the Mets also have light blue caps to go with the orange uniform jerseys

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New York Mets players Jeromy Burnitz, left and Roberto Alomar, right, talk as they go through a running and stretching drill at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:48 PM ET

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New York Mets pitcher Graeme Lloyd throws to third during a bunt fielding drill at Thomas J. White Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:39 PM ET

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New York Mets infielder Roberto Alomar shuffles a ball to second base during a fielding drill in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:41 PM ET

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New York Mets pitcher Heath Bell keeps his eye on the ball during a bunting drill in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:43 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, center arrives for spring training at Thomas J. White Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. The first full workout for position players is scheduled for Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:06 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, wearing blue jean jacket, is surrounded by reporters after arriving at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla. , Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003. Shinjo is returning to the Mets after playing for the San Francisco Giants last season. (AP Photo/Rick Silva)
- Feb 18 2:09 PM ET

[Nanner]

Whoa! Shinjo stylin' and posin'.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

He hasn't changed a bit! :rotf: :rotf:

I wonder if when he's wearing the orange jersey he'll use blue wrist bands for accents.:umm :D

I see Robbie is being a rebel as well, sticking with the black jersey.

Man, those orange things are bright.:cool:

[rockin500]

shinjo is a pimp! lol

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn walks from his stretch limo as he arrives for spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 18 6:38 PM ET

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn pretends to attack photographers as arrives for spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 18 6:31 PM ET

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn signs autographs for Rob Wilson, center, and Kyle Wilson, of Bellmore, N.Y., as he arrives for spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 18 6:32 PM ET

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn smiles as he responds to media questions as he arrives for spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 18, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 18 6:27 PM ET

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets Mo Vaughn, left, Roberto Alomar, rear right, and John Franco, right, get together the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 2:28 PM ET

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New York Mets Ty Wigginton, right, watches Jay Bell snag a grounder at third, on the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 2:10 PM ET

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New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon, left, and new manager Art Howe get together in the Mets clubhouse prior to the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 2:09 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo puts on his uniform during the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 1:33 PM ET

[Nanner]

Wow! Mo lookin' fine!!!


:thumbsup: :cool:

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes, 19, from the Dominican Republic, takes a grounder during the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 2:07 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo takes batting practice during the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 1:34 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Roger Cedeno takes batting practice during the first day of full squad spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Wednesday Feb. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 19 2:04 PM ET

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets infielder Roberto Alomar practices turning a double play during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Alomar batted .266 with eleven home runs last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:20 AM ET

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn (R) talks with coach Matt Galante during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Vaughn batted .259 with 26 home runs last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:20 AM ET

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New York Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn fields ground balls during Spring Training drills in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Vaughn batted .259 with 26 home runs last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:20 AM ET

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New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza simulates being a batter and is hit by a pitch during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Piazza batted .280 with 33 home runs last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:21 AM ET

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New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine pitches at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Glavine was traded from the Atlanta Braves where he was 18-11 with a 2.96 ERA last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:25 AM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, from Osaka, Japan, smiles as he comes off the practice field during spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Shinjo was with the San Francisco Giants last season, where he batted .238 and hit six home runs. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:05 AM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo from Osaka, Japan, takes batting practice during spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003. Shinjo was with the San Francisco Giants last season where he batted .238 and hit six home runs. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 21 11:04 AM ET

[Nymet31]

New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza simulates being a batter and is hit by a pitch during spring training drills in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 21, 2003.

Ya would think with all the pounding Piazza takes during the season they could give someone else that job!!!:hmm:

[GaryMrMets]

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New York Mets rookie shortstop Jose Reyes, foreground, shuttles the ball to second as fellow shortstop Rey Sanchez watches during spring training drils in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003.
- Feb 21 2:45 PM ET

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New York Mets pitcher David Cone throws batting practice as pitching coach Vern Ruhle watches during spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 2:35 PM ET

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New York Mets new player Tony Clark fits his batting helmet in the team locker room before spring training workouyts in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. Clark, a switch-hitter, agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Thursday. His tattoo reads "Faith, Strength and Courage, Wisdom."
- Feb 21 2:24 PM ET

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New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza throws the ball at the Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 2:05 PM ET

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New York Mets relief pitcher John Franco throws from the practice mounds under the watchful eye of team doctor Andy Rokito during spring training in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Friday Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 2:11 PM ET

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New York Mets' Tsuyoshi Shinjo bunts during spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie., Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 1:48 PM ET

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New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza is the center of fan attention as he walks through the Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 1:53 PM ET

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New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo stashes a magzine he was reading with a cover picture of New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, in his locker prior to spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Friday Feb. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
- Feb 21 1:45 PM ET

Here are 3 photos that I missed posting:

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New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter (L) talks with new manager Art Howe at the opening of Spring Training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 14, 2003. Howe managed the Oakland Athletics last season. REUTERS /Marc Serota
- Feb 14 10:45 AM ET

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New York Mets new manager Art Howe (L) instructs players Brett Kay (73) and Vance Wilson (3) at the opening of spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 14, 2003. Howe managed the Oakland Athletics last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 14 10:50 AM ET

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New York Mets new manager Art Howe (R) talks with his team at the opening of Spring Training in Port St. Lucie, Florida, February 14, 2003. Howe managed the Oakland Athletics last season. REUTERS/Marc Serota
- Feb 14 10:46 AM ET