MIAMI — New season, same old problem. The Mets stranded 14 baserunners here last night, which explains a 5-4 walk off loss to the Marlins that spoiled John Maine‘s strong start in his first regular-season appearance since last August. In the notes, the Mets’ overworked bullpen could use a long start tonight from Livan Hernandez.

Colleague Mike Puma, meanwhile, details how Pedro Martinez is telling friends he will pitch again this season.