Morning Papers

Interesting possibility March 31 Boston Herald (scroll down): "One of the players piquing the interest of many teams is Cleveland Indians infielder Brandon Phillips, who was once regarded as a can’t-miss prospect... Acquiring Phillips would necessitate moving someone like Alex Cora, who has drawn interest from the New York Mets." Lima won't go to Triple-A March 31 Newsday (scroll down): "ose Lima, who is trying to win the long-relief job, allowed four hits and one run in two innings. He has said he will not go to Triple-A Norfolk, meaning a demotion would end his stint with the Mets..." Arms race March 31 Palm Beach Post (scroll down): "While Lima is confident he will make the team, Oliver has said he may retire if he fails to make the final cut. Neither player is interested in going to Class AAA Norfolk." Wagner: Finger 'Normal' March 31 New York Post (registration required): "Billy Wagner had another bullpen session yesterday and again came through it with no finger issues." The lowdown on Lo Duca March 31 New York Daily News columnist Vic Ziegel: "The Mets' new catcher needs the answer to a geography question. Paul Lo Duca spent the first two years of his life in Brooklyn, Ave. U and E. 2nd St., he tells me." Nady back on right track March 31 Newsday: "Nobody has seemed more anxious at the plate lately than Nady, who entered yesterday's game against the Cardinals in a 1-for-28 freefall." As Mets Ponder Final Cuts, Roster Has International Cast March 31 New York Times (registration required): "On a recent morning, Jose Lima cranked up some merengue music and started moving his arms and legs in a way that only he knows how to do." Hell To Victor March 31 New York Post (registration required): "The NCAA is down to its Final Four. The Mets are down to their final 30. And the biggest name on the bubble is Victor Diaz." Benson cheated, sez sexpot Anna March 31 New York Daily News: "Sexpot Anna Benson and her ex-Met hubby are headed for Splitsville after she caught him fooling around with one of her friends, the Daily News has learned." Mets day March 31 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "Pedro Martinez makes his second start of the spring when he is scheduled to toss four innings today against St. Louis. "