Jonathon Niese's loss appeared to be Livan Hernandez's gain in the Mets' No. 5 starter derby yesterday.
The Amazin's took another step toward making Hernandez the fifth and final member of the rotation by optioning Niese to their minor-league camp with two weeks still to go in spring training. Although more than enough time remains for the Mets' plans to change, Hernandez appears to be the choice. Continue
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