Morning Papers

Wagner To Pitch 1 More March 28 New York Post (registration required): "It's possible that Billy Wagner's next game could be right before the Mets fly home to New York." Delgado buries hatchet a year after Latino pitch soured him on Mets March 28 Philadelphia Daily News (registration required): "When Mets general manager Omar Minaya was busy signing free agents Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran before the 2005 season, Carlos Delgado was the one that got away." For starters, not Heilman March 28 New York Daily News: "Aaron Heilman went to winter ball in the Dominican Republic to prove he could start, and went 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA. He has continued his strong pitching in the Grapefruit League, allowing two runs in 14 innings." Heilman likely to start in pen March 28 Newsday: "As one person familiar with the situation said yesterday, rookie Brian Bannister's success this spring coupled with the fact that Heilman was a dominant relief pitcher last season makes keeping both a no-lose situation." Some Decisions Remain, but Mets Seem to Be on Track March 28 New York Times (registration required): "Spring training is generally a time for optimism, and as the Mets plow toward playing a game that counts in the standings, they find many reasons to be encouraged, Trachsel included." Lima long on hope, short on time March 28 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "Jose Lima remains convinced things are going to turn out well for him with the Mets." Starting To Click March 28 New York Post (registration required): "Coming into camp, the rotation was a massive issue, with a question of some sort about each spot. But now the Mets' starting hopes appear to be peaking." Franco still hitting the league's best pitchers March 28 Palm Beach Post: "Stories? You want stories? Everybody's got a story about Julio Franco, because — let's be honest — when you stick around as long as Franco, tales tend to pile up." Mets again are rich in potential March 28 Philadelphia Daily News (registration required): "With that, once again, the Mets became a trendy pick to unseat the Braves at the top of the division." Mets day in camp March 28 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "Sandy Koufax, a high school buddy of Mets owner Fred Wilpon, made his annual visit to camp."