Adam Rubin, in his blog for The Daily News, gives a roundup of the morning’s events from camp before the Mets head to Jupiter to battle the Cardinals.

In it, Rubin notes that the Mets have made another round of cuts. This week’s cuts include 1B Michel Abreu as well as relievers Willie Collazo and Carlos Muniz. These players have been re-assigned to minor-league camp.

Rubin also notes that Carlos Beltran will travel with the team to Jupiter, and start in CF.

Another step in the right direction for Beltran and the Mets. No truth to the rumor that Jerry Seinfeld will bat leadoff today.

MLB.com is reporting that tonight’s game between the Mets and Nationals in Viera has been rained out. Pedro Martinez, who was scheduled to start, will throw a simulated game tomorrow morning keeping him in line to start the 2nd game of the season.

The Mets (2-3) face off against the Braves (3-1) in Game 6 of Grapefruit League play. Pitching for the Mets will be Mike Pelfrey, who pitched 2 shutout innings in his first start of the spring against the Tigers. Jo-Jo Reyes will be making his spring debut for the Braves. The game is slated to start at 1:10 PM.

The game will air live at 1 pm on SNY and online at MLB.tv.

Lineups

Braves:

• Kelly Johnson (2B)
• Yunel Escobar (SS)
  
• Jordan Shafer (CF)
  
• Scott Thorman (1B)
  
• Javy Lopez (C)
  
• Matt Diaz (LF)
  
• Josh Anderson (RF)
  
• Martin Prado (3B)
  
• Brayan Pena (DH)

Mets:

• Jose Reyes (SS)
• Anderson Hernandez (2B)
• David Wright (3B)
• Moises Alou (LF)
  
• Angel Pagan (CF)
  
• Ramon Castro (C)
  
• Fernando Martinez (RF)
• Michel Abreu (1B)
  
• Robinson Cancel (C)

This is Abreu’s time to show that the Mets don’t need to go pickup that backup 1B.

As always, head on over to The Hot Foot Bleachers to talk with your fellow Mets fans during the game.

The Mets will play the Dodgers today at 1:10 in Port St. Lucie and the game will be re-aired on SNY at 7pm.

The Mets lost to the Cards yesterday 5-4 in Johan Santanas first start as a Met. Santana pitched two innings, allowing three runs, all on a three run homer by Juan Gonzalez in the first inning.

Only Spring Training.

Duaner Sanchez allowed a solo home run to Albert Pujols in his one inning of work.

Jose Reyes went 2-3, David Wright 1-3

Carlos Beltran and Luis Castillo did not play, still rehabbing from offseason surgeries.

The Mets just announced the pitchers for next week’s spring training games.

Monday’s intrasquad game: Joselo Diaz, Robert Parnell, Jonathan Niese, Adam Bostick, Joe Smith, Ruddy Lugo, Steve Register, Juan Padilla, Duaner Sanchez, Ivan Maldonado, Andy Cavazos.

Tuesday vs. Michigan: Jason Vargas, Ed Kunz, Billy Wagner, Aaron Heilman, Ricardo Rincon, Carlos Muniz, Nelson Figueroa, Nate Field, Ryan Cullen.

Wednesday vs. Detroit: Mike Pelfrey, Matt Wise, Pedro Feliciano, Jorge Sosa, Brian Stokes, Willie Collazo.

Thursday vs. St. Louis: John Maine, Duaner Sanchez, Scott Schoeneweis, Joe Smith, Ruddy Lugo, Steve Register, Juan Padilla.

Friday vs. St. Louis: Johan Santana, Billy Wagner, Aaron Heilman, Ricardo Rincon, Carlos Muniz, Nelson Figueroa, Ed Kunz.

Beautiful. The first televised Spring Training game will be Friday against St. Louis on SNY. I’ll be looking forward to seeing Johan pitch in-game for the first time in a Mets uniform.

New York Future Stars has a ton of pictures from Mets camp. Head over and check them out to get excited for the first Spring Training game, which happens to be less than 8 days away.

Has anyone else noticed Pedro is looking a little paunchy? Hope its nothing to be concerned about.

Adam Rubin on his blog for the New York Daily News reports that several Mets are already in camp a day ahead of pitchers and catchers.

Among position players, Brian Schneider and David Wright have arrived. Pitchers include Oliver Perez, John Maine, Joe Smith, Duaner Sanchez, Mike Pelfrey, Juan Padilla and Carlos Muniz.

This sounds completely ridiculous, but I am actually giddy hearing this. I can’t wait for baseball!

SI.com has put out their team by team outlook for the National League.  For each team they list the key acquisitions, key losses and then summary on the teams outlook.

Another informative read, if you’re just getting hungry for baseball news.

Boy, am I gettin’ antsy for some baseball, jeez.  Only a few more days until pitchers and catchers.  Only a few more days until pitchers and catchers.  Only a few more days until pitchers and catchers.  I’m gettin’ restless here.

Tickets for the New York Mets 2008 Spring Training at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie will go on sale on Saturday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Details on how to get tickets and the full schedule after the jump.

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