Dear Mets Fans:

Our quest for a championship begins this week as pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. All of us at the Mets are determined to build upon last year's success - an MLB-best 97 wins and the National League East title.

We like our blend of skill sets young talent, veterans, power, speed, and athleticism as we head into what will be a competitive camp. Carlos Delgado, David Wright, Jose Reyes, Jose Valentin and Paul Lo Duca anchor our star-studded infield with Carlos Beltran, Shawn Green Shawn Green Shawn Green, and Moises Alou in the outfield. We think that these guys and those coming off the bench playing as a team combine for one of the oldest most potent, dynamic, and exciting lineups this side of San Fransisco in baseball.

We feel we have Daisuke Matsuzaka and Barry Zito more quality arms and depth on our staff than we have had in many, many years going into Spring Training. Aged Proven Braves Yankees winners Tom Glavine and "El Duque" Orlando Hernandez lead the starters. After not shitting their pants showing a lot during the playoffs last year, we have to wonder whether have good reason to believe that John Maine and Oliver Perez can continue to contribute for us this year. We feel that homegrown Mike Pelfrey and Philip Humber are legitimate big league prospects who will compete for a spot with Jae Seo Chan Ho Park, Sammy Jorge Sosa, Jose Lima Aaron Sele, Alay Soler, and Jason Vargas. The addition of Amboise Ambroil ?? Ambiorix Burgos and Scott Showmevice Schoeneweis strengthens our N.L.- leading bullpen. We expect even more quality performances from Aaron Heilman, Pedro Feliciano, and Dirty Duaner Sanchez to set up closer Billy Wagner.

Manager Lou Pinella Willie Randolph's leadership has created the most unique clubhouse and team environment in all of baseball. We expect the team to continue to thrive under his guidance.

Our entire organization is excited about the upcoming season. The bullshit abrupt conclusion to last season makes us even more driven in our goal of winning a World Championship for the greatest fans in sports. We thank you for your loyal patronage of MLB “Extra Innings” support and look forward to seeing you back at Shea for more price gauging thrills, fun, and celebrations.

Best,

Omar Minaya
 Executive VP of Baseball Operations & General Manager
 New York Mets