Cuddyer ready to lead youthful Mets

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Michael Cuddyer, among the home run leaders this spring with five so far, is ready to be a veteran leader for a Mets club that’s full of young talent but hasn’t advanced to the playoffs since 2006. The 35-year-old Cuddyer, who signed a two-year, $21-million deal in the offseason, is a 14-year veteran who’s made it to the playoffs six times. “I’m at this point in my career [where] you obviously want to do well, but I set my goals on the team and making it to the playoffs,” Cuddyer said. “That’s my sole focus. Whatever I can do on the field to help us win games, I’m going to do. That’s what I hope I can bring.” More >