Mets' Bichette, Polanco Face Fitness Hurdles

0:00On March 29th, the New York Mets just beefed up their infield with Boba Shet at 3rd and Jorge Palanco at first, but both guys are starting camp. With some conditioning hurdles, they're not quite in game shape yet, and that's raising eyebrows early on. You can't really play your way into fitness at this level. Pro's got a show of ready, or they sit. It's the same across sports, like that young flyer star who rolled in out of shape and barely saw ice time. Coach is won't risk it. Fans and analysts are split, but most agree it's non-negotiable in the big leagues. Your job is to perform, and being unfit puts the whole team at risk right out the gate. Meanwhile, owner Steve Cohen dropped a bombshell on leadership, no captain for Francisco Lindor or anybody else. He says, as long as he owns the Mets, the locker room handles its own leaders year by year. Monsters flip fast with Cohen's moves, so avoiding a permanent title keeps things flexible.

1:02Smart play to let the players vibe it out organically. That wraps New York Mets News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.