Links: Cliches, Playa, Niese, etc.
Must Read: In a post to Roto Authority, Tim Dierkes is keeping track of this season’s Spring Training Cliches, including players 
who say they are in the best shape of their career, whose lost weight, who has improved vision and who is working on a new pitch.
To look at last season’s list, click here.
Of course, despite his proclamation, Willis went 0–2 with a 9.38 ERA in just eight games for the Tigers last season.
This is funny, here, courtesy of David Lennon from Newsday.
In a report for the Daily News, Adam Rubin profiles Mets LHP Jon Niese, who is competing with Tim Redding and Freddy Garcia for the team’s fifth starter spot.
To hear more from Niese, listen to Bart Hubbuch’s interview on his blog for the New York Post.
In the Queens Chronicle, Lloyd Carroll explains why Fred Wilpon had the worst week ever.
NY Baseball Digest breaks down the Mets bullpen.
Lastly, in a post to Hot Foot, Jon Cunningham explains why the Mets are in a state of cautious optimism.
