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Anthony Volpi of the Yankees wants to succeed in New York

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Tampa – Anthony Volpi could prove to be a very valuable trading chip, possibly in July or later. But a lifelong Yankee fan, who grew up in New Jersey and whose favorite was Derek Jeter, still had the same goal he did as a kid, when he wrote in his yearbooks that he wanted to be the best Yankees player. “My dream was to play for the Yankees and not just be a junior player,” Volpi said on Tuesday. “I can’t control anything that happens from now on, but I…

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Probable Mets Jake Manjum comes from the football family

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Port St. Lucy – Jake Mangum grew up in a football family, and he’s trying to bring the mentality of the sport to the baseball field. “Just play every game like it’s my last,” Mangum, the defensive player who arrived at Double-A Binghamton last season, said on Tuesday at the Mets mini-league camp. “I’m sure anyone who’s seen me play for a while will agree that if it’s a kicker for the bowler, I’ll do my best first.” Mangom’s father John played nine seasons in the NFL with the Bears…

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Francisco Alvarez has a major goal in the Mets league

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Port St. Lucy – Francisco Alvarez won’t turn 20 until the end of next season, at which time he’s hoping he’s already played his first major league game for the Mets. The catcher, the organization’s top potential player, revealed his goal for the season on Friday before rehearsing at the minor league camp. “Make it up to the adults,” Alvarez said through an interpreter. “That’s the goal this year.” Alvarez, the tenth-place finisher in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, must show his willingness behind the plate if he’s going to…

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