Kevin Burkhardt takes a pie to the grill courtesy of JJ Putz

JJ's somewhat of a prankster. Despite the fact that JJ warned Burkhardt all day he would get him, Kevin never saw it coming. JJ displayed some ninja skills and lets Burkhardt have it.

I must say Burkhardt's a good sport. If JJ really wants to impress me, he should try spraying Tim McCarver with champagne, as Deion Sanders did. What a priceless moment in sports that was.

Watch the video of the pieing here.

You can also watch Burkhardt's interview with JJ Putz and Sean Green, courtesy of SNY here.

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.

Dennys Reyes - Rumor

Dennys Reyes had an outstanding season for the Twinkies last year, however I believe gone are the days of a three year contract for set-up RPs. If he can be had for two years and perhaps a club option for a third, Omar would have to give that strong consideration. Reyes would be a far better choice than rolling the dice and possibly comin' up craps on Cordero. In essence, the Mets would be asking their starters to give them six solid innings...and in comes the THUNDER - Reyes, Putz and Rodriquez!!! Good Morning - Good Evening and Good Night!!!

As reported by elismlbrumors:

The A's, Mets, Dodgers are interested in free agent pitchers Dennys Reyes. Reyes, who went 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 75 games for the Twins, still has solid command and would help a lot of bullpens. Reyes, 31, will probably command a two or three year deal.