Terry Collins speaks about upcoming season at spring training press conference

Earlier today, Mets manager Terry Collins spoke to reporters at spring training about the upcoming season. The Mets and the team's beat reporters tweeted a bunch of his thoughts. Here's a summary:

• Right now, Collins sees Eric Young Jr. as the Mets' best option for the leadoff spot.
• The Mets will take the best pitcher they can for the fifth spot in the rotation. Let's cross our fingers that Jenrry Mejia has a great spring.
• He's been impressed by Ike Davis in the early going.
• Kyle Farnsworth and Jose Valverde sound very likely to make the team's Opening Day bullpen, according to Anthony DiComo.
• Wilmer Flores will probably get some time at shortstop in spring training.
• Jon Niese is still the favorite to start on Opening Day.

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