PORT ST. LUCIE — The gang was back together again.
After an offseason in which the Mets decided against adding even one new player to the major league roster, the first full-squad workout of spring training arrived Sunday, with introductions unnecessary.
Expectations couldn’t be higher, after an offseason in which the Mets fulfilled their main priority by re-signing Yoenis Cespedes before addressing their bullpen needs by retaining Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas.
Even with a payroll approaching $160 million, general manager Sandy Alderson said it’s possible the Mets could go higher, if needed, to compete for a World Series title.