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DON'T believe the hype, the speculation or the gossip. The Yankees and Mets have almost no interest in pursuing Barry Zito as a free agent.

The buzz all year has been that Zito will gravitate to a coast. But if it is the East Coast, it is going to be outside the Big Apple. Multiple officials from both New York teams said they have no current plans to go after Zito.

Neither club considers the lefty an ace and they know with Scott Boras as his agent, Zito is going to seek No. 1-starter pay. Boras did not return a phone call. But I believe I am familiar enough with his history to surmise his strategy.

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