Nova hit hard again as Yankees lose to Mets 7-6 (AP)

Maybe the Yankees' starting pitching isn't so deep, after all. Ivan Nova was hit hard again Tuesday in his final exhibition start, a 7-6 loss to the Mets in the first spring training game between the rivals since 1996. Struggling with his fastball location, Nova gave up five runs, eight hits and two walks in 2 2-3 innings.

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Yankees’ Pettitte to pitch in spring game (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte will pitch against the New York Mets in Wednesday's spring training finale, his first game action since ending his one-year retirement. Pettitte is scheduled to throw one inning at Steinbrenner Field.

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Yankees LHP Pettitte to pitch Wednesday vs Mets (PA SportsTicker)

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte will see game action for the first time since ending his brief retirement when he pitches against the New York Mets in Wednesday's spring training finale.

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Hudson has first outing of spring for Braves (AP)

The original plan was for Tim Hudson to go one inning in his first start of spring training. Then, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez decided his ace might be able to go two. After pitching two innings of the Braves' 8-2 loss to the New York Mets on Monday in his first outing since having offseason back surgery, Hudson said he would have liked to have gone three.

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Jason Bay’s Starting Job with the Mets Reportedly Not Safe: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Let the Bay watch begin. According to a report in the New York Post on Monday, April 2, a New York Mets official "floated" the idea of replacing or platooning outfielder Jason Bay, who is batting a meager .185 with no RBI in Spring Training.

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Five Encouraging Spring Training Signs for the Mets: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Throw the New York Mets' 2012 exhibition record (6-16-2) out the window. Instead, let's focus on the positives. Here are five -- yes, I was able to count five! -- encouraging Spring Training signs for the Mets, who will open the regular season at Citi Field vs.

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MLB roundup: Mets’ Wright gets a hit in his first spring game (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Mets third baseman David Wright played his first spring training game of 2012 on Monday, as he was in the starting lineup for the Mets in their 6-3 Grapefruit League victory over the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.

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Wright hits single, makes nice play in first game (AP)

David Wright got his delayed exhibition season off to a quick start. After missing the first three weeks of spring training games because of strained left abdominal muscle, the New York Mets' star went 1 for 2 and made a couple of nice plays at third base during Monday's 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Wright to play first spring game for Mets on Monday (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Mets third baseman David Wright will play his first spring training game of 2012 on Monday, as he was in the starting lineup for the Mets in their Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.

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Wright set to make spring training debut for Mets (AP)

David Wright is set to make his spring training debut for the New York Mets. The All-Star third baseman has been slowed the past few weeks by a strained left abdominal muscle. He was in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter. A five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Wright missed two months last season because of a stress fracture in his back.

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