Mets Sign Matt Wise

Matt Popper at Amazin' Stories write about the signing of bullpen arm Matt Wise:

The New York Mets today signed free agent righthanded pitcher Matt Wiseto a one-year contract.

Wise, 32, went 3-2 with one save and a 4.19 ERA in a career-high 56games last year for Milwaukee. In 53.2 innings, the 6-4, 200-pounderallowed 61 hits, 30 runs, 25 earned, with 17 walks and 43 strikeouts.

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

"Matt had six outings last season where he pitched 2.0 or more innings.Since 2005, Wise has posted a 3.27 ERA (12 earned runs/33.0 innings)against National League East opponents.

Wise went 5-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 40 games with the Brewers in 2006.