Morning Papers

Willis for Mets' Wright? Wrong! April 27 South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "A Newsday article this week claimed the Marlins called the Mets to offer them Dontrelle Willis for third baseman David Wright... Before Wednesday's game, Beinfest echoed owner Jeffrey Loria's denial that such a deal was proposed." Bonds Hits No. 711, but Mets Prevail in a Classic April 27 New York Times (registration required): "But ultimately, the Mets pulled out a 9-7 victory against the Giants in anticlimactic fashion." Willie's pitch: Try minors April 27 New York Daily News: "Brian Bannister (strained right hamstring) hopes he can pitch Tuesday, but the Mets will start taking a close look at Triple-A Norfolk's rotation to fill any potential void. " Rotation will be altered slightly April 27 Newsday: "The Mets already planned to alter their rotation before yesterday's 7-5 win over the Giants, but after seeing Brian Bannister limp home in the sixth inning while running the bases, some further adjustments may be necessary." Now Zambrano will be bumped April 27 Newark Star-Ledger (registration required): "After saying he wouldn't bump Victor Zambrano from the rotation for this weekend's series with the Atlanta Braves, Willie Randolph did it anyway." Yanks and Mets Seek Tax Relief April 27 New York Times (registration required): "The members of the Council's finance committee weren't fretting about their 1040's, but wondering what would happen if the I.R.S. frowned upon the Yankees' and the Mets' stadium financing plans."