The New York Mets announced today that they have signed righthanded pitcher Guillermo Mota to a two-year, $5 million contract. Mota, 33, went 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA in 18 games with the Mets after he was acquired along with cash considerations from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a player to be named later on August 20th. In 18.0 innings, he allowed 10 hits, two runs, earned, with five walks and 19 strikeouts. Since 2002, the 6-6, 210-pounder ranks fourth among major league relievers with 384.0 innings. Only Scot Shields, Mike Timlin and David Weathers have pitched more. "I feel that the bullpen was one of the keys to our success last year," said Mets General Manager Omar Minaya. "Adding Guillermo Mota strengthens our bullpen with another quality arm."