1) Jordany Valdespin is a complicated force in the Mets clubhouse >> Jorge Castillo, Star-Ledger

2) The Mets were among the best and worst base runners in 2012 >> Cory Derespina, Newsday

3) Sandy Alderson made big improvements in his bullpen since last season >> Mike Puma, New York Post

4) Scott Atchison is feeling strong and on target to be in the Opening Day bullpen >> Mike Kerwick, Bergen Record

5) Bobby Parnell is getting comfortable as a closer and he’s ready for Opening Day >> Kristie Ackert, Daily News