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The real meaning of Amed Rosario’s motto, a Mets stud born for this

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SALT LAKE CITY — Yes, Amed Rosario has himself a motto, a mantra, before he has even played in a major league game.

“Don’t be surprised,” the Mets’ highly touted shortstop preaches, hash tag included, on many of his social-media posts. “Be ready.”

“That’s something that we came up with a couple of years ago,” Ulises Cabrera, Rosario’s agent, said this past week in a telephone interview. “Prepare yourself for success. Don’t be surprised when it comes. It’s been a motivating factor for him, and a guiding light for him, as he ascends to the highest level that he can reach, whether that’s [currently] Triple-A or the big leagues.