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As I mentioned in an earlier blog this week, I thought there was chance that Ben Johnson wouldn't make the 25 man roster, and yesterday the Mets made it official be optioning him to AAA New Orleans. Johnson was acquired along with Jon Adkins in a trade for Royce Ring and Heath Bell. Adkins incidentally may in fact be released or traded as soon as today after a terrible spring. He doesn't seem to be to shook up about it either, as he said if he doesn't make the team, he's certain to get a starting gig somewhere else. I'm still ticked off about the fact that here we are deciding if Park and Sele get bullpen spots, while Heath and Bell both secured spots on the Padres. Enough on that.

So who else had got their head on the chopping block? Look no further than the aforementioned, Chan Ho Park. According to Adam Rubin (a friend of Mets Merized), Aaron Sele and rookie Joe Smith may have already secured a spot in the bullpen and an announcement is forthcoming. If that happens, Chan Ho can Park his attitude outside the friendly confines of Shea.

What about Milledge, is he in or is he out?Yesterday, Omar Minaya spoke glowingly of him and even went as far as saying that the minor injury to his hand would not keep the Mets from taking him up north. You can read what you want into that, but I'm saying he is a lock to make the team. With Ben Johnson already shipped out, and Shawn Green stinking up the joint, how could you not take Milledge to St. Louis? The fact is that nobody came to camp more prepared and ready to make a lasting impression then Lasto, as evidenced by his team leading batting average. Give the people what they want Omar, and let's see what he's got!

Decisions, decisions, ahh, don't you just love this time of the year? Well, it depends on your situation. Case in point David Newhan loves it, but Sandy Alomar does not. The veteran catcher was released this morning and David Newhan has officially made the team. Newhan celebrated his good fortune by hitting two home runs in yesterday's rout of the Dodgers. It seemed like the Mets scored more runs in that game than all the other spring games put together. Anyhow, I love David Newhan. It was great signing that can prove as valuable as the Jose Valentin signing a year ago. Wow, has it really been a year already?

So what's left to decide? You see, basically you got 1 spot and 3 guys left in camp to fill that spot. Do you carry an extra pitcher or an extra hitter? Do you send Mike Pelfrey down until his first start and prolong a decision on Adkins or Park? Or do you say good riddance to them and let Pelfrey experience his first major league Opening Day? Hey, you know what my take is on that, out with the old, and in with the new.

Speaking of new, get ready for the new Mets Merized Online! When do you get to see the newly redesigned website you ask? Well, on Opening Day of course.

Why the big changes? That's easy, we took all of your suggestions this offseason and decided to give you more of what you wanted. We will have more blogs, more free graphics, more content, and more interactive features.

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