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Hot bats lift Dodgers over Mets
March 31, 2004 - Paul Lo Duca and Adrian Beltre homered in a 14-hit attack as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets, 11-5, Wednesday in the Dodgers' final game of the spring at Holman Stadium.

Mets' Reyes aggravates hamstring injury
March 31, 2004 - Jose Reyes' slim chances of playing on Opening Day likely evaporated on Wednesday. Reyes, who has been out of action with a hamstring strain, aggravated the injury.
Kaz adjusts to life in new land, league
Kazuo MatsuiKazuo Matsui
March 28, 2004 - Kazuo Matsui has certainly had more than his share of attention already, but the Mets' new shortstop is handling everything as best he can. From adjusting to a new culture to making adjustments in the batter's box.
Mets trade Timo for righty Ginter
March 27, 2004 - The Mets eased a congested outfield situation Saturday morning when they traded Timo Perez to the White Sox for right-handed pitcher Matt Ginter. "I was a little surprised but it's good for me," Perez said.
Blister doesn't faze Roberts
March 18, 2004 - Despite developing a slight blister on the middle finger of his right hand, Grant Roberts looked sharp over five innings against the Braves on Thursday. He didn't seem too concerned and, with the help of the trainer, expects to make his next start, most likely Tuesday or Wednesday.
Baldwin in the race
March 17, 2004 - James Baldwin continued his quest to earn the fifth starter's spot in New York's rotation, throwing in an intrasquad game on Wednesday. The former White Sox's ace still has an uphill battle if he wants to overtake Scott Erickson, Grant Roberts and Aaron Heilman.
Dodgers put up 11 to down Mets
March 15, 2004 - Kaz Matsui made a dazzling debut in the Mets infield Monday, but the Dodgers rallied with a five-run fifth inning to win, 11-9, in front of 3,728 fans at Holman Stadium.
Peterson's impact
March 11, 2004 - Rick Peterson came to the Mets from the A's with the reputation of being the Svengali of pitching coaches. Nine games into the 2004 exhibition season, his starting pitchers have an ERA of 0.36. "He makes you look at things in a new way," said veteran Al Leiter.
Mets reassign Kazmir
March 9, 2004 - Kazmir knew the meeting was coming, so he was not surprised to learn that he was being reassigned to minor league camp.
Mets' Kazmir on track for big future
Scott KazmirScott Kazmir
March 8, 2004 - Rick Peterson helped mold Barry Zito, Tim Hudson and Mark Mulder during his tenure with Oakland. Though he would never make comparisons to that trio, he hasn't been shy when it comes to talking about Scott Kazmir. "He's everything I heard about and more," Peterson said.
Kazmir grounded despite pressure
March 4, 2004 - Scott Kazmir has been the subject of high expectations since the day he was drafted. He has recently been the central figure in an overstated trade rumor and is being scrutinized at every turn, whether it's questions about his makeup or his durability.
Piazza's 'first' look
March 2, 2004 - Mike Piazza labeled his effort at first base as a work in progress after an interesting afternoon in the infield during Tuesday's intrasquad contest at Tradition Field. The highlight came when he caught a line drive and turned it into a double play.
Wright on track
March 1, 2004 - David Wright may have had a dream day Monday but he has no illusions of grandeur. His address this season will likely sport a Binghamton area code, not one from Queens and he's okay with that.