Willie Randolph chatted with Claudio Vargas during batting practice, informing the journeyman that he had been reassigned to the bullpen with Pedro Martinez slated to rejoin the rotation. Neither knew just how quickly Vargas would be pressed into the new role.
Oliver Perez singlehandedly doused the enthusiasm of a successful home stand, recording just one out in the shortest appearance of his career as the Mets' West Coast trip began with a 10-2 loss to the Giants Monday night. Continue
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