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New York Mets: 4 Things Team Must Do Before Spring Training Games Start Up

You have to possess a certain level of patience if you are a fan of the New York Mets these days.

They haven't had a winning season since 2008 and have actually taken a step back each of the past two years.

Better days are ahead, however, judging by their minor league system, which was recently ranked No. 14 overall in the major leagues.

General manager Sandy Alderson is not one to be persuaded by public opinion, as he has been slowly but surely improving the edges of the roster and, more importantly, the farm system.

Spring training begins on Monday with the mandatory report date for pitchers and catchers.

They still have a bit of work to do before games actually begin. Here are four of them. 

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