Head on over to John Sickel's Minor League Ball and take a look into the feature of Mets Shortstop, Jose Reyes in the latest edition of Sickels' 'Crystal ball'.

Sickels projects Reyes as a career .286 hitter with 551 total stolen bases, 194 homeruns, and 2337 hits. According to the rystal ball, reyes' best season will come in 2008 where he would hit .314 with 21 homers, 59 SB, 79 RBI, and 97 runs.

Let me just say I dont think nor do I hope this is anywhere near what Reyes' career will turn out to be barring injuries. Its not a horrible career but I do think Reyes has the talent and the potential to put up much bigger numbers, consistently, then what the crystal ball says. Again Sickels does admit this is mostly for fun and its just an educated opinion so dont take it too seriously.

Bob Klapish of NorthJersey reports that David Wright said that he is willing to give up third base to make room for A-Rod should the Mets sign him before the 2008 season.

After 2007, A-Rod has a opt-out clause in which would give him the ability to sign with another team.

“Are you kidding me? As great a hitter as Alex is, I'd definitely do it,” Wright said. “Tell him to come over, tell him to do it.”

When asked where would he play if A-Rod is playing third base….

“Anywhere,” he said matter-of-factly.

“What other player hits 30-something home runs, drives in 100, hits .280 and calls that an off year?”

“Case closed,” Wright said.

Honestly, im actually for bringing A-Rod to the Mets should he opt-out of his contract after 2007. Think about how great of a lineup and infield that would be with Reyes at the top of the order and Beltran, Delgado, A-Rod, Wright in the midde of the lineup. Im not sure i really like the idea of moving Wright, maybe to second, but if he is serious about switching positions then the Mets might have to think about going after A-Rod.

Marty Noble at Mets.com reports Paul Lo Duca is likely to miss a few more days because of tendinitis in his right hand.

Lo Duca received a cortisone injection in the hand on Thursday and missed the Mets' workout. Indications from the club were that he had received the same treatment each of the previous six springs as a means of preventing greater incapacity.

“It's not that serious,” manager Willie Randolph said. “We'll know more in a few days.”

James Wisz lived in Suffolk County, New York his whole life. He's a big fan of the New York Giants and the New York Islanders, but he doesn't follow any of those teams more then the Mets. The reason he is such a die-hard Mets fan is because of his Grandfather, who loved the Mets since they became a franchise in 1962. He was also the one who took him to his first baseball game, which was at Shea Stadium in the early 90's, and ever since, he hasn't stopped following the Mets.
 
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