Mets Manager Nervous for McLean's WBC Final

0:00This is Corey with the story with New York Mets News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic Finals, with promising pitcher Nolan McLean starting on the mound for the Americans. New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza is keeping a close eye on the game from spring training camp. McLean has a planned pitch count of 65-70 pitches, and he is due back with the Mets soon to prepare for the regular season. The team has focused all-off season on building a strong rotation for a playoff push. Mendoza admits he will be nervous throughout, hoping McLean avoids any injury that could derail those plans. Losing a key arm right before opening day would create real problems for the pitching staff. Back in camp, Mendoza can track McLean's progress firsthand and get him ready for the start of the year. For now, everyone is crossing their fingers for a healthy outing in the finals. The Mets see McLean as a big part of their future, so this high stakes moment carries extra

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