The Mets pulled off a pretty wild trade that has netted the team a guy who looks to be the setup man for Francisco Rodriquez.

The Mets picked up J.J. Putz a 31-year old relief pitcher from Seattle as part of a three team, 12-player trade. When the smoke cleared three signature Mets players were gone.

Aaron Heilman and Endy Chavez were shipped to the Mariners. Joe Smith was shipped to the Indians. Three minor league players, including Mike Carp, were shipped off by the Mets as well.

The New York Post weighs in on the deal and Putz:

Nice game tonight. Oliver Perez pitched great. Joe Smith got Jeter to strike out to end the 8th. Billy Wagner survived a runner on in the 9th. Giambi strikes out to end the game.

Let's hear it for Endy Chavez. First he makes a great throw, then he gives the Mets a 3-2 lead with a two run bomb off Andy Pettitte.

We may have lost the war but damn if Endy Chavez didn't set shea on fire with this catch.

First a look from the TV....

The excitement of the 2007 season is just around the corner. The first issue I'd like to address would be the presence of Shawn Green. With a medocre 2006 campaign with the Mets, there are a lot of Met fans that are very concerned with his production or lack there of. Since coming over to the Mets, Green hit .257 with an on base percentage of .325.