Morning Papers

Mets Make Bannister's Day; Heilman to Bullpen March 29 New York Times (registration required): "In one corner of the Mets' clubhouse, Brian Bannister fired off blissful text messages to friends and family back in Arizona, preparing for his first workout as a genuine major leaguer." The Buzz March 29 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "The naming of Brian Bannister to the starting rotation created quite the hubbub. But several players were sent packing yesterday. " Hopes fade for Lima, Iriki March 29 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "While Bell worked out in the morning at Tradition Field and spent the afternoon with his family, Jose Lima and Yusaku Iriki may have pitched themselves right out of the Mets' bullpen plans." Nady does nada for his cause March 29 New York Daily News: "Xavier Nady's prolonged slump seems to be paving the way for Victor Diaz to make the team." Wagner Reports 'No Problems' In Bullpen Session March 29 New York Post (registration required): "Billy Wagner threw his first bullpen session yesterday since suffering tendon sheath stiffness and came out of it in one piece." Skill at job he dislikes lands Heilman in pen again March 29 Newsday: "The bullpen phone rang for Aaron Heilman shortly before 9 a.m. yesterday, when the pitcher formerly known as the Mets' No. 5 starter was called in to the manager's office and told that his job title had changed." Mets banking on Bannister March 29 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "Bannister, who moments earlier had been named to the Mets' starting rotation with Aaron Heilman returning to the bullpen, continued to answer questions as Glavine walked closer to the scrum."