The Mets avoided arbitration with an octet of players, including trading block chatter magnet Matt Harvey. The sole holdout was Zack Wheeler.
The Mets have hired a specialist to help them avoid injuries.
Bob Klapisch wrote a piece on the birth of the (Nolan) Ryan Express.
Around the National League East
The Braves and Phillies have made a tasty wager on the Falcons vs Eagles playoff game.
The Braves also agreed to settlements with all but one of their arbitration-eligible players.