Mar 24, 2009 3:10 PM EST

The Mets have reassigned Freddy Garcia to their minor league camp.

Garcia had said all spring that he would be reluctant to pitch in the minors this season ? On Feb. 13, the day he arrived, he said, ?If I can pitch, I don?t have nothing to prove in the minor leagues. I?m too old for that? ? but after meeting with Omar Minaya today he apparently changed his mind. Garcia will either remain in Florida for extended spring training or pitch for Class AAA Buffalo.

Via New York Times