Morning Papers

Hernandez Apologizes To Padres' Gal Trainer April 25 New York Post (registration required): "Embarrassed Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez was reprimanded by SportsNet New York yesterday even after he apologized to the female Padres massage therapist who sparked his chauvinistic 'women . . . don't belong in the dugout' remark." Mets get hit for walks to Barry April 25 New York Daily News: "Moises Alou belted a three-run homer off Tom Glavine after a first-inning intentional walk to Bonds and had five RBI on the night as the Giants beat the Mets, 6-2, in the opener of a three-game series." Marlins owner shoots down Willis rumor April 25 Miami Herald (scroll down) (registration required): "For the second time in less than two weeks, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria denied a report that the team had sought to trade Willis." Beltran nears trip to DL April 25 Newsday: "The Mets have targeted Friday as the deadline to place Carlos Beltran on the 15-day disabled list and manager Willie Randolph suggested for the first time yesterday that Lastings Milledge could be his replacement if that happens." Mets will stick with Zambrano April 25 New York Daily News: "Victor Zambrano will start Saturday in Atlanta on turn, even though a Thursday off-day gave the team the opportunity to skip him." Omar Deserves His Props April 25 New York Post columnist Joel Sherman (registration required): " Like just about everyone else, TMS thought Omar Minaya sold a starting center fielder (Mike Cameron) and a starting pitcher (Jae Seo) too low to land, respectively, a platoon corner outfielder (Xavier Nady) and a set-up man (Duaner Sanchez)." Lumber's Gone Into Slumber April 25 New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro (registration required): "Barry Bonds is hurting, and he is aging, the best baseball body that science could build finally betraying him, making it seem less and less inevitable that Henry Aaron's forever number of 755 home runs will someday be his." Deal near for Mets' new digs April 25 New York Daily News: "Barring an unexpected balk, the Mets have nailed down their deal for a new stadium."