Gregory Soto considered his appearances against the Mets earlier this month as something of an audition for team officials. Knowing the Mets were searching for bullpen help before the trade deadline,

Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently. Here are some of our favorites.

The Orioles kicked off their trade deadline week by sending left-hander Gregory Soto to the Mets for a pair of pitching prospects.