Photo by Michael BaronThe Mets signed Kiko Calero late last spring as bullpen depth but the former elite reliever wasn't healthy. Due to shoulder issues he didn't make the team and then struggled in AAA before being released. He finished the season with the Dodgers AAA affiliate and pitched solidly. The reliever is a free agent and claims to be healthy, Ken Davidoff of Newsday suggests that the Mets might give him a look to help solidify the shaky pen. If Bobby Parnell continues to struggle, Izzy will be the set-up man but they will still need another strong righty. His last full time season was in 2009 when he pitched for the Marlins, appearing in 67 games ( 15 GF) to a 1.95 ERA..."Kiko is a no-risk, high-reward, high-return guy for any organization," Calero's representative Burton Rocks said. "He's in fantastic shape, his slider is great, he's a proven middle- and late-inning relief pitcher and the knowledge he brings to a younger b...
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