Mets ask Supreme Court for review of Madoff funds ruling
--Mets owners have asked the Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling determining which of Bernard Madoff investors can recover losses from a special fund. As the old ruling stands, Mets parent company Sterling Equities is not eligible for recovery money.
--Former Mets shortstop Jose Reyes raised $10,200 by cutting his dreadlocks and selling them online through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Reyes joined the Marlins as a free agent earlier this offseason.
--At a press conference in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg laughed off speculation that he might consider buying the Mets. "Why anybody wants to own a sports team, I can't figure out," Bloomberg said.
--Former Rangers, Tigers, Cubs and Orioles broadcaster Josh Lewin will replace Wayne Hagin in the Mets' WFAN radio booth next season, according to published reports.
--Major League Baseball suspended Mets minor league pitcher Scott Moviel and catcher Dock Doyle 50 games each for positive drug tests, the second such infraction for each player.
BY THE NUMBERS
201 -- Batting average of Mets left-handed pinch-hitters last season, down 43 points from 2010.
QUOTE TO NOTE
"Getting ready for Spring Training-Driving to FL but haven't left yet. Big fundraiser tonight for gas money. Also exploring PAC contribution." -- The first tweet of Mets' general manager Sandy Alderson (@MetsGM), upon joining the service last week.
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