Found February 28, 2009 on Mets Fever: Yardbarker Blogger Network
I don't consider Nelson Figueroa or Brandon Knight true candidates for the rotation, barring something significant happening to several players they'll start the year in Buffalo. Tony Armas Jr. for the second year in a row can't make it to camp due to Visa issues. That leaves four players vying ...
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