Mets Notes from Spring Training: 3/18

News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at the top)…

March 17, 2013; Port St Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets third base coach Tom Goodwin (26) congratulates left fielder Jordany Valdespin (1) for hitting a lead off home run to start the game against the Atlanta Braves in the spring training game at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports

• Adam Rubin reported that although Matt Harvey is following Jonathon Niese in the spring training starting rotation, that won’t be the case when the regular season starts.  Rubin noted that Harvey will likely slot in behind Niese and Shaun Marcum, but ahead of Dillon Gee and Jeremy Hefner.

•  John Buck has flu-like symptoms.  He’s been given the day off and was told by Terry Collins to stay out of the clubhouse.

• Despite not guaranteeing it to reporters, David Wright has told manager Terry Collins that he’ll be ready for Opening Day.

• The Mets travel to Jupiter to take on the Cardinals today at 1:05 PM.  Here’s the Mets’ lineup:

1. Jordany Valdespin, CF
2. Ruben Tejada, SS
3. Travis d’Arnaud, C
4. Lucas Duda, LF
5. Zach Lutz, 1B
6. Matt den Dekker, RF
7. Brandon Hicks, 3B
8. Omar Quintanilla, SS
9. Matt Harvey, RHP

-Also scheduled to pitch for the Mets are Josh Edgin, LaTroy Hawkins, Scott Rice, and Bobby Parnell.

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