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Redding not ready

Mets' prospective fifth starter dealing with shoulder issues

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Team Tranquility has experienced its first bump on the road to Opening Day. Now that a sore shoulder has prevented him from taking the mound, Tim Redding, the early favorite for the fifth starter's job, could be forced to play catch-up with the other candidates.

With the rest of the staff already facing hitters, Redding had to settle for a game of catch from 100 feet...

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