Team sources gave insights to ESPNNewYork.com about the Mets' 2013 roster composition.
In the news story, a team executive expresses optimism David Wright will remain a Met long term, then become an ambassador for the organization, akin to the role 68 Year Old Tom Seaver currently holds. An official would not rule out trading Dickey.
It is unlikely Jon Rauch and Ramon Ramirez are re-signed. Andres Torres and Mike Pelfrey are expected to be non-tendered. The Mets would welcome back free-agent-to-be Scott Hairston, but believe he may get a two-year deal elsewhere and depart.
If Hairston departs, the outfield is barren. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who ended this season on the minor league DL with a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot, will get strong consideration as the starting center fielder, a team official said. Lucas Duda would man a corner-outfield spot if the Mets do not trade Ike Davis and move Duda to first base. Mike Baxter would return as a backup outfi...
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Mets Chronicle:
PLAYERS:
David Wright,
Tom Seaver,
Jon Rauch,
Ramon Ramirez,
Andres Torres,
Michael Pelfrey,
Scott Hairston,
Kirk Nieuwenhuis,
Lucas Duda,
Ike Davis,
Mike Baxter,
Kelly Shoppach,
Ronny Cedeno,
Tim Byrdak,
Josh Edgin,
Robert Carson,
Terry Collins,
Daniel Murphy,
Bobby Parnell,
Jose Reyes,
Adam Greenberg,
RA Dickey,
Jordany Valdespin
TEAMS: New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins
TEAMS: New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins
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