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Mets’ Triple-A chock full of vets who want to get back to the show

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Rajai Davis Anthony J. Causi

SYRACUSE — Have you ever seen a minor league team like this?

“No,” manager Tony DeFrancesco said.

“No,” outfielder Gregor Blanco said.

“No,” second baseman Danny Espinosa said.

The oldest Triple-A team in baseball entered the season with an average age of 28.88, a sea of veterans seeking a possible last chance competing in a league overflowing with youngsters desperate for a first opportunity.

Meet the (Syracuse) Mets.

Their three-man outfield when Tim Tebow is designated hitter combined for 32 home runs, 109 steals and 192 runs scored … in 2012.