Matt Wise

I got a new article up over at the 'Geek, this time about Matt Wise, the right-handed relief pitcher the Mets picked up this week. I'm not sure how I feel about this one, but I've been busy as fuck organizing M4K, and it's done and handed in on time, at any rate.

Speaking of Mustaches for Kids, this year's charity Mustache is almost gone. Technically speaking, the month-long growing period is over -- our 'Stache Bash was last Saturday. But if you haven't sent in your pledges yet (and you know who you are) it isn't too late -- you can donate here or here. Or just gimme a paper check made out to DonorsChoose.org. It's a really good cause.

By the way, regarding Matt Wise: the Mets traded Guillermo Mota to the Brewers for Johnny Estrada, then signed Brian Schneider and dumped Estrada. Then, after the Brewers had to non-tender Matt Wise because they signed Riske and Gagne (oh my!) the Mets picked Wise up for about $2 million less than Mota is going to cost in 2008. For those of you playing at home, the Mets effectively traded Guillermo Mota for Matt Wise, straight up, saving themselves $2 mil and probably getting a better pitcher in the bargain. Sweet.