1) Mets’ outfielders are confident they can step up >> (DiComo, MLB.com)

2) Zack Wheeler wants to be on the Mets opening day roster >> (Kerwick, Star-Ledger)

3) Mets’ outfield doesn’t inspire much confidence >> (Diamond, Wall Street Journal)

4) There shouldn’t be outrage that Bourn didn’t sign with the Mets, but the club shouldn’t get an A for effort, either >> (Davidoff, NY Post)

5) J.P. Ricciardi has always been a big fan of Shaun Marcum >> (Puma, New York Post)