Sunday, February 22, 2009

Muniz Looks To Split To Make Mets Pen


Carlos Muniz is working on a split fingered fastball. He hopes that the development of this pitch will secure a spot on the major league roster.


Muniz on using the pitch in the Mexican League, "I threw 20 innings working on the split-finger. The pitch is coming along real well. It's a feel-pitch, that's all. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not there. I just have to figure out when it's good and when I can throw it. That's what I'm focusing on in spring training."

With the acquisition of both Francisco Rodriguez and JJ Putz, Muniz has no chance of landing the closer role. He is not only aware, but accepting of that. He is just looking to land a job in the Met bullpen this season

Said Muniz, "Those guys will bring a lot to this team with their talent. There's a sense of comfort having two All-Star closers in the eighth and ninth inning. Everyone's pumped up having them here. "

Source: USA Today

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