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Mickey Callaway: Robinson Cano deserves 'leeway' on running out grounders

LAS VEGAS -- Half a loaf is better than none for New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway when it comes to Robinson Cano.

New York's new second baseman has been criticized at times for not running hard to first base when he hits infield grounders. Callaway says the 36-year-old is just protecting his body in a way that makes sense.

"I think Robbie deserves the leeway on that," Callaway said Tuesday at the winter meetings. "And the reason is not because he got out, he's frustrated, that's not the reason he does that.