Morning Papers

Mets may bring in Graffanino March 2 Newsday (scroll down): "Manager Willie Randolph suggested as much yesterday, and with Tony Graffanino on the trading block in Boston, any slip-ups by Matsui could result in GM Omar Minaya pulling the trigger." Lugo may stay in Tampa Bay March 2 New York Daily News (scroll down): "Mets officials say there has been no activity on the trade front, and word out of Tampa is Julio Lugo - a favorite Mets target - may sign an extension there." Manny finally arrives; mum on desire to depart March 2 Newsday columnist Jon Heyman: "At his behest, the Red Sox have engaged in trade talks at intervals over nine months, notably with the Mets and Angels. It would stun folks, however, if a star of this magnitude is traded on the eve of the season." Pedro, Wags out of WBC March 2 Newsday: "Pedro Martinez and Billy Wagner became the latest high-profile dropouts from the World Baseball Classic yesterday when it was revealed that neither one would participate in the inaugural tournament." Mets Have Young Arms, One Healthy, One Hurting March 2 New York Times (registration required): "In late January, Philip Humber and Mike Pelfrey shared a flight to Dallas from West Palm Beach, Fla.." Milledge's play has impressed March 2 Newsday: "How good has Lastings Milledge looked in the Mets' first two intrasquad games? Put it this way: Cliff Floyd, a free agent after this season, has a feeling this might be the end of his run in Flushing." Pelfrey: Handle With Care March 2 New York Post columnist Joel Sherman (registration required): "Pelfrey said he was aware of the buzz but not overthrowing because of it. Still, it would seem just human nature to try and have deeds match the hype (look at what Carlos Beltran did to himself last year)." Lastings Goes Batty March 2 New York Post (registration required): "Jose Lima, Mike Venafro and Mike Pelfrey all tried, and all failed, to get Lastings Milledge out yesterday."