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Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:26 pm EST

Mets sign Wise to one-year deal

By Joe Zedalis

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The New York Mets Tuesday signed free agent right-handed pitcher Matt Wise to a one-year contract the New York Post reported.

Wise, 32, went 3-2 with one save and a 4.19 ERA in a career-high 56 games last year for Milwaukee. In 53 2/3 innings, the 6-4, 200-pounder allowed 61 hits, 30 runs, with 17 walks and 43 strikeouts.

"Matt has had success in a variety of roles," Omar Minaya said. "He adds a versatile arm to the bullpen."

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  1. Jeff F
    1. Posted by Jeff F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    first oooo yeah
  2. thebigdawg
    2. Posted by thebigdawg Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    thats whack, pick up someone good, the mets better start doing some more negotiating cause they cant afford to have another collapse this year
  3. venturino
    3. Posted by venturino Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:33 pm EDT

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    i agree with #2
  4. Wendy M
    4. Posted by Wendy M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    biotch
  5. grant
    5. Posted by grant Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    I disagree, Matt Wise I believe will do nothing but help the Mets weak bullpen, and I see this as a very good signing.
  6. Connor F
    6. Posted by Connor F Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    yea mat wise is a decent signing
  7. Aaron Malinowski
    7. Posted by Aaron Malinowski Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    It's a good signing. The Mets are still the team to beat in the NL east. Add on the fact that they had that bitter taste in their mouths all winter long and they'll be that much tougher to beat. Sorry, Phillies fan, its going to be Mets and Braves down to the wire in 2008.
  8. justnty
    8. Posted by justnty Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    At last the Mets have made a major splash in the free agent market. I just have one question; Matt who?
  9. Marc Schneider
    9. Posted by Marc Schneider Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    Look out Muts fans, Jerry Koosman and Bob Apodaca are next!
  10. Chrispack1
    10. Posted by Chrispack1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    im a brewers fan.....matt wise is done...thanks for wasting your money mets
  11. A Yahoo! User
    11. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:31 pm EDT

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    Wise has two pitches. Fastball and change-up, the latter being his "specialty". I hate to say it, but when he was pitching for the Brew Crew he would all-too-often leave that change hanging up in the strike zone, which of course leads to nothing but disaster. Best of luck to Wise, but I feel bad for the Mets and their fans. I hope he can turn it around for ya'.
  12. Robert
    12. Posted by Robert Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    Not really a 'very good' signing, but an acceptable one. He can't do much worse in our bullpen than Aaron Sele did.
  13. Marc Schneider
    13. Posted by Marc Schneider Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    Rick Wise in his prime?? Marginal pick up. This guy???
  14. demiersho
    14. Posted by demiersho Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    have fun in mets fans, wise came back and did nothing but lose games here in milwaukee after he hit that guy in the bean. he never got over it, why do you think they signed and traded for three more closers/ relief pitcher and had no problem leting him go. also those braves in 08??? come on who are we kidding!! watch out for the brewers. (weeks,hardy,braun who had 35 homeruns and 99 rbis in half a season.,fielder,hart,hall) to name a few.
  15. ken
    15. Posted by ken Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    wow another big signing by omar,well by his standards atleast, and look he isnt latino either, im wondering if omar is going to sign as many players then call the twins to do a 20 for 1 trade for santana omar needs to be fired and bring jim duquette back
  16. LB
    16. Posted by LB Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    #15, Braun was up in the majors by june, which is much more than half a season. the only other bat in the lineup to fear is fiedler. more importantly, the Mets dominated the Brewers last season and the Brewers have only gotten weaker with fransico darting for more $ and less saves with the Reds.
    overall, WIse replaces Mota and improves the bullpen and isn't long term like the schoewiess deal (2 more years, ugggg), and considering how weak the market is, this was a good move.
  17. big richard
    17. Posted by big richard Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    good sign. we need this guy, now let's get bedard or santana!! trade the farm plus reyes!! padres made it on one pitcher's arm, we can go further, yes?!!! get someone with a juice history, cheap!!!!!!!
  18. mesh8697
    18. Posted by mesh8697 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    gret deal on the mets part
  19. Curtis
    19. Posted by Curtis Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    A wise move..I like wise potato chips myself.
  20. Curtis
    20. Posted by Curtis Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    a wise move..i like wise potato chips myself.
  21. Ryan C
    21. Posted by Ryan C Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    I admit, i never heard of the name Matt Wise, but what the hell: he can only help. Our bullpen was already below par, and any pick up is sure to help. Can't wait to see him in action.
    And Met fans, we get Dauner back as well, hopefully we have a bullpen that can actually get through an inning
  22. Mr C.
    22. Posted by Mr C. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    The Mets sign someone who doesn't speak Spanish?!?
  23. Mr C.
    23. Posted by Mr C. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    OK, I get it.
    Minaya did this for affirmative action reasons....
  24. zachjuviler
    24. Posted by zachjuviler Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    stupid pick up, lets get someone good, we need a big name starting pitcher such as santana

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