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• Delgado happy Mets picked up his option
Based on three highly productive months at the end of the season, Carlos Delgado earned himself another year with the Mets, which came as a major relief to the first baseman.

• Wright has regrets, but no bitterness for Phils
HEMPSTEAD, L.I. -- No, David Wright did not sit in front of his television and see the red while watching the Philadelphia Phillies drench each other with champagne and crow about their World Series title.

• Manuel makes deal official
Now the interim tag can come off.

• MINAYA BACK IN MET FOLD
For the Mets, locking up Omar Minaya to an extension was task No. 1. Now remains a lengthy list of other details on their off-season to-do list.

• Mets' Santana has knee surgery
Turns out, Johan Santana's final start was a little more handicapped than the Mets let on.

• Mets' Maine has surgery

• Manuel looks like Mets' man
Does Jerry Manuel want this job?

• AN IMPROBABLE ENCORE
As Carlos Beltran prepared to exit the clubhouse at Shea Stadium late yesterday afternoon, he spotted Pedro Martinez. The two embraced and Beltran sunk his head into Martinez's shoulder, tears welling in his eyes.