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Brodie Van Wagenen takes BP, challenges GMs to HR derby

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Brodie Van Wagenen already is getting into the swing of things.

The new Mets general manager — who started in right field for Stanford during the 1993 and 1994 seasons — showed he still can swing the bat in a video he posted on Twitter.

“One week left until I report for spring training,” the former agent said in the video. “As you can see from these swings, I still need a lot of work on my swing. Hopefully our players are more ready to go than I am.

“You know what I think I am ready for?