The Mets and Phillies are already exchanging verbal blows -- and Spring Training games haven't even started. Davey Lopes, one of the new coaches with managerial experienced added by Charlie Manuel during the offseason, has one main goal this spring -- turn the fleet-footed Phillies into serious basestealing threats.
In Phillies notes, Jimmy Rollins' declaration -- "We are the team to beat" -- may not bother the Mets on the field, but the Mets fans will surely remember the words when the two clubs do battle in the Mets home opener on April 9. Brian Sanches agreed to contract terms -- meaning, yes, Ryan Howard is the only unsigned player on the 40-man roster. Danny Sandoval could be in camp today after having trouble in Venezuela because of a mistaken identity. Eude Brito still has stiffness in his neck and shoulder from a motorcycle accident last month. He has thrown off a mound, but hasn't faced live hitters.
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