Mr. Wigginton Goes to Baltimore

Ty Wigginton is heading to the Baltimore Orioles, where he will apparently take over Kevin Millar's roster spot and duties. He should be about as good as Millar, too, who I always thought was overrated, and seems to be solidly in the decline phase of his career as well.

It's a mixed bag for Ty, who was the Mets' last starter at third base before the ascension of David Wright. He goes to a place where he should see significant playing time, but also be able to enjoy a real comfortable view of the basement in the AL East.

Some Mets fans wanted Wiggy back this winter, and I admit the idea would have pleased me, too. But this is clearly a better opportunity for Ty, who's not ready to succumb to the splinters of benchdom quite yet.