According to Mets Blog, the Mets have signed former Expos and Nationals SP Tony Armas Jr. to a minor league deal.

Can’t hurt, we know how things can go wrong. We had Brian Lawrence starting for us down the stretch last year and we all know how that worked out.

Also for the New York Post, Steve Serby does a Q&A with Johan Santana. Interestingly, Serby asks:

Q: Are you a left-handed Pedro Martinez?

A: I got a lot of things from him. I wouldn’t say I’m Pedro Martinez, a left-handed version, I’m Johan Santana. But I have learned a lot from him. The way he approaches the game, the way he handles the game, and the attitude he has.

Real solid interview. In-depth and shows you a bunch about Johan’s character and personality. My favorite is a few times during the interview it has a ‘Q’ when there is actually no question, just Serby commenting on something. You’d think they mightt proooof eDitt tHat.