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 Mike Piazza batted a career low .280 last season. Over the past two winters, the Mets have restocked their roster in a major way. The acquisitions of Roberto Alomar and Mo Vaughn, among others, produced disastrous results last year. Led by the new faces of Tom Glavine and Cliff Floyd, will 2003 be any better for the Mets? Our latest Hot Stove Heater takes a look. • Klapisch: Who's on third? | Mets minor-league report Down For The Count? 
While the Mariners won a record-tying 116 games in 2001, they dropped off to 93 wins last year and in the process failed to make the postseason. Could the M's experience a decline again in 2003?
• Kurkjian: The great AL West | M's minor-league report
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HEADLINES Ump Froemming apologizes for using anti-Semitic slur Nation: Who bugs you? Boston or bust? Millar says he won't play in Japan Rumor Central  Astros, Biggio agree to one-year extension Suppan, Pirates finalize one-year, $1 million deal Easy choice: Ripken elected into O's Hall of Fame Fantasy: Wake-up call Caminiti to turn himself in after violating probation Three subpoenaed to testify about Dominican brawl Players take first step toward possible collusion grievance Rose a hit with one Hall -- the Ted Williams version Judge supports Rose's bid Wire | More News  • Could Ted return to Turner Field? -- Dent in Yankees' managerial future? |
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