1) Anthony DiComo: "A child's curiosity can uncover much in life. Mets outfielder Michael Conforto's mother, Tracie Conforto, never crowed about her athletic accomplishments when her children were young. But there were a great many of them, and by the time Michael Conforto reached grade school, his friends were asking questions. Conforto searched for answers." Read more at MLB.com...
2) Marc Carig: "Sandy Alderson has never been shy about his affinity for the home run. Throughout his career, he has favored lineups capable of producing instant offense. Even with the Mets playing in a pitchers' park, he has long hoped to build a team of sluggers.