Here are the latest comments from Port St. Lucie this afternoon. Carlos Beltran made his first appearance at the field today and Ollie Perez threw a bullpen session in front of Sandy Koufax, who has become a regular at camp so far this spring.

LISTEN: Carlos Beltran
TOPICS: cleaning up his knee, building strength, the biggest tests, importance of being healthy.

LISTEN: Oliver Perez
TOPICS: meeting Sandy Koufax, what he can take onto the mound

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Former Buffalo Bisons starter, Nelson Figueroa answers questions after Sunday’s workout at Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

LISTEN: Nelson Figueroa

Topics: Getting a chance to pitch in the Big Leagues all year, family support, going back to play winter ball, versatile rolls, Mets are stronger than last year, Mets are built to win right now.

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The latest from Mets spring training features comments by starter John Maine.
LISTEN: John Maine
Topics: Making 30 starts is the goal, the four (in rotation) we have are healthy and ready, we all have something to prove and we owe it to our fans.

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Sounds of spring available below from Mets Manager Jerry Manuel, third basemen David Wright and ace Johan Santana.

LISTEN: Jerry Manuel
Topics: Jose Reyes batting third, Jonathon Niese leads fifth starter race, over 70 players arrived for early workouts.

LISTEN: Johan Santana
Topics: Health, win, have fun, his elbow surgery, struggles after being forced to the sidelines last year, impressions of watching Oliver Perez and Mike Pelfrey.

LISTEN: David Wright
Topics: loves the early attitude of clubhouse, it’s all about winning, his leadership role with Jose Reyes, addition of Jason Bay and lineup.

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Pitchers and catchers officially report today for the Mets in Port St. Lucie! The full squad will be on hand next Tuesday with actual games begining on March 2.

FYI… Kevin Burkhardt, of SNY, tweets the first workout open to the public will be Saturday morninig. If you have plans to visit Traditions Field, players usually head out around 9 a.m.

Bisons.com will head south in a few weeks – details to come soon with opening day 55 days out and counting’em down!