NY Mets JJ Putz joins Boomer & Carton on WFAN

JJ is wowing the Mets with his stuff. Under the watchful eyes of Dan Warthen, JJ Putz had an impressive 40 pitch session. Based on his selection to the WBC, JJ has gotten off to an early start this year...and it obviously shows.

BTW, ignore the number you see on the Jersey, he will be sporting 22. JJ has been number 20 for the Mariners, however he didn't feel right demanding highly regarded Mets hitting coach, Ho Jo give it up. Good on you, JJ.

Here's what Ben Shpigel had to say:

Another Mets pitcher, J.J. Putz, has been throwing for a few week, and he had his first session this morning with his new catcher, Brian Schneider. With the pitching coach Dan Warthen watching, Putz threw about 40 pitches, including a few that had some of the nastiest spin I’ve ever seen. The bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello was kneeling a few steps away from Schneider, and he said it was a splitter — “a really, really good one.”

In the interview JJ discusses the upcoming 2009 season and the whole A-Roid situation. I totally agree with his point that all of the other 103 names should be released, instead of 1 out of 104.

JJ seems like a stand-up guy, who will be a breath of fresh air in the club house.

Give a listen to JJ's interview with Boom and Carton, click here.