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Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Downplays Dispute With Mets’ GM

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Zack Wheeler wants to dial down his little dispute with his former team’s general manager. The new Philadelphia right-hander has been trading barbs with New York Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen recently, adding even more intrigue after Wheeler left the Mets to sign with the rival Phillies.

On Saturday, Wheeler figured there wasn’t much more he needed to add.

“I don’t want to make this go on any further. I don’t think it’s meant to go on any further. We’re two grown-ups here, and we’re battling like little kids, you know what I mean?