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Fernando Martinez: Big Leagues or Bust?

BY CHRIS JACOBS, Special to CW11.com

March 12, 2008

Port St. Lucie, Florida — Mets minor leaguer Fernando Martinez is wowing fans in Port St. Lucie with some long homeruns in batting practice and some nice catches in the outfield.

He's made a bold prediction about where he'll play this year, and in light of the Mets' injury situation, it might just come true. CW11's Chris Jacobs has more:

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Mets at spring training

Is Willie Randolph on the hot seat?

Is it time for the Mets to consider firing Willie Randolph?
Yes. The sooner the better.
If the Mets don't improve soon, I'd give him the boot by mid-season.
Only after the season if the Mets fail to make the playoffs.
I support Randolph. It's the players that need to step up.

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