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Mets Morning News: Smoker designated for assignment, Reyes signing official, Callaway doesn’t expect to name a closer to begin season

The Mets continued their somewhat puzzling offseason by designating left-handed relief pitcher Josh Smoker for assignment to make room for Jose Reyes on the 40-man roster.

If you’d like to indulge in the continuation of the Mets’ “our pitchers are totally going to be healthy this year” tour, mlb.com has the latest story for you. Included in that piece: Mickey Callaway says the Mets won’t name a specific closer to begin the season.

John Harper opines that the Marlins’ fire sale is a reminder that the Mets should spend to take advantage of a weak division this season.