News: Wise could be 8th Reliever
RHP Matt Wise gave up an unearned run in one inning in an extended spring training game yesterday.
…from what i can gather, the Mets are ready to bring him back and like the idea of getting a fresh arm in the mix…
…the problem, however, is that a player will need to be demoted to make room for wise…
The Mets currently house seven relief pitchers and five men on the bench. However, Willie Randolph told reporters yesterday that he would prefer to carry eight relief pitchers, and play short on the bench, than have to demote Joe Smith or Nelson Figueroa or cut Jorge Sosa.
…so, it seems the options are: demote smith or figueroa, cut sosa or put Angel Pagan on the disabled list, or demote him to Triple-A New Orleans, to make room for wise…





