Hobbled and humbled in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is still swinging. 

Inside spring training camp: 

Inside spring training camp: 

Jair Jurrjens was Atlanta's most consistent pitcher last season, and the right-hander appears to be headed for similar success this year. 

Rather than have Johan Santana ride a bus 2 hours to pitch against division rival Atlanta, the Mets had their ace pitch against New York minor leaguers for four innings Tuesday in his second outing since knee surgery. 

Rather than have Johan Santana ride a bus 2 hours to pitch against division rival Atlanta, the Mets had their ace pitch against New York minor leaguers for four innings Tuesday in his second outing since knee surgery. 

Johan Santana never questioned his availability for Opening Day in Cincinnati on April 6. 

--Julio Franco, who retired in 2007 after 23 years in the majors, will manage the Mets' rookie team in the Gulf Coast League this year. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

Julio Franco is joining the New York Mets - as a minor league manager, not a player. 

Pedroia. 

Pedroia. 

Pedroia. 

Martis, Lannan continue to look strong 

Pitching on short rest, right-hander Chris Volstad had his best start of the spring.