Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a team source that there's "zero" chance the Mets will release Jason Bay or ask him to compete for a job during spring training. Bay has a .233/.317/.369 batting line, 26 homers and a .686 OPS in 285 games with the Mets and is still owed another $19 million (including a $3 million buyout) in 2013, but the club isn't ready to release him like they did with Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez back in 2011. There's a small chance they could find a trade partner, though they would likely have to take back another undesirable contract in return. The Mets have plenty of uncertainty in their outfield at the moment, so the most likely scenario is that he is on the Opening Day roster next year, even if he's just a part-time player.