Oliver Perez filed for free agency yesterday, as did Damion Easley and Matt Wise, according to the Associated Press.
The early buzz from New York is that Perez will initially seek a five-year deal worth more than $10 million per season, while eventually settling on a three– or four-year deal later in the off-season. 
I suspect the Mets will make a [...]

Ryan Church and Luis Castillo both told reporters yesterday that they intend to be in tonight’s starting lineup.
Castillo, who was able to pinch hit on Saturday, left Friday’s game with what the team called a ‘strained left hip flexor,’ although Castillo later told reporters that he hurt his left quadricep.
Ramon Castro was hit Friday by a pitch [...]

Matt Wise has been placed on the 15–day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
RHP Carlos Muniz has arrived at Shea Stadium, and will take Wise’s spot on the roster, as had been reported earlier today by Adam Rubin of the Daily News.
In three appearances earlier this season, Muniz allowed no runs and two hits while striking [...]

The Mets have announced RHP Nelson Figueroa and Jorge Sosa have been Designated for assignment.
The Mets have also placed OF Angel Pagan on the 15-day disabled list with a injured shoulder.
In their place the Mets have recalled RHP Claudio Vargas, RHP Matt Wise and OF/IF Fernando Tatis.
…good to see the Mets make the correct moves [...]

According to Adam Rubin at his blog for the Daily News, the Mets have decided to send down Joe Smith on Wednesday to make room for either Adam Bostick or Willie Collazo, who will start Wednesday – and only Wednesday – for the Mets.
…as rubin points out, the goal is to use a pitcher [...]

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 [...]

Matt Wise will likely pitch again today in a minor-league rehab start, meaning a) he will have finally pitched on back-to-back days, and b) will be one step closer to re-joining the Mets this weekend in New York.
Once Wise is promoted, a current pitcher from the team’s pitching staff will be displaced.
…it does not appear [...]

In a rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie, Ramon Castro hit a two-run home run and caught all nine innings.
Meanwhile, Matt Wise is scheduled to pitch back-to-back days this week for St. Lucie, which is said to be his final step in his rehab from a sore right forearm.
…i expect to see both of these players [...]

The Mets told reporters yesterday that C Ramon Castro and RHP Matt Wise could both be activated for next weekend’s series at home against the Reds.
…castro has been a mystery…it seems like he’s ready to be back, then not…strong, then weak…playing, then limping off the field…like with alou, i’ll believe in castro’s return when i [...]

Moises Alou told reporters that he will be ready for action against the D’Backs this weekend, after learning that he does not have a fracture in his ankle.
…in case you’ve forgotten, alou is the tall, skinny guy with quick wrists, who hit well for the Mets at the end of last season…don’t worry, you’ll know [...]