Morning Papers

Carlos In Charge March 30 New York Post (registration required): "Earlier in spring training, left elbow tendinitis was an issue for Carlos Delgado. But to the slugger, it's hardly a concern now." Pedro isn't ancient, but he must toe line for Mets March 30 New York Daily News: " And that means Martinez and Glavine, who have a combined 33 seasons of major-league experience, will need to stay healthy and effective in order to halt the Atlanta Braves' streak of division titles at 14." Glavine Braves it March 30 New York Daily News: "A spring outing against the Braves means increased scrutiny for Tom Glavine, plus a two-hour bus ride and potential overexposure to the Mets' NL East nemesis." Run And Gun March 30 New York Post (registration required): "Wagner runs it and then he does it - to one of the highest standards possible. The Mets' new closer has struck out more batters per nine innings (11.99) than anybody who has thrown at least 500 innings in the majors in the last 50 years." Delayed start for Bannister March 30 New York Daily News: "Brian Bannister's debut will have to wait a bit. While announcing the rotation for the season's first two series, Willie Randolph confirmed yesterday that the rookie won't take the mound until Game6." The Kid Is Now the Man March 30 New York Times (registration required): "That Hernandez will start at second base and bat eighth on opening day Monday against the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium is the worst-kept secret in these parts." Mets top 5 March 30 New York Post (registration required): "1 Jose Reyes takes a step closer to being both an All-Star and Gold Glove winner. Neither will come this year, but Reyes' work ethic, positive nature and commitment to a stretching program that now keeps him on the field all will help his obvious talents continue to flourish." Mets Set To Crash The Playoff Party March 30 New York Post (registration required): "The next step has to come this season. In 2006, the playoffs need to be at Shea, and the Mets surely know that." Scouting the Mets March 30 New York Daily News: "Paul Lo Duca (two years, $12.5 million) became a cost-effective alternative to free agents Bengie Molina and Ramon Hernandez. " New Mets network makes it a triple play March 30 Trenton Times columnist Harvey Yavener (registration required): "There had been stories about a new Mets network moving closer to being available on various systems around New York, but who knew it was coming to New Jersey's capital?"