Mets sign Mackowiak..........

The Mets sign another left handed bat yesterday in the form of utility man, Rob Mackowiak.

If Mackowiak makes the team he will have a base salary of $600,000 and he has a chance to earn an additional $200,000 in bonuses depending on plate appearances between 250 and 500.

Mackowiak, 32, played in just 38 games with the Nationals before being released. He hit .132 for Washington. He finished the season playing 49 games for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate.

Mackowiak has played many positions in his career including OF(541)/3B(174)/2B(59)/1B (10).