While they were searching for a new coach, Ojeda's name was mentioned as a possibility but the job ultimately went to Rick Peterson who was Mets' manager Art Howe's former coach with the Oakland Athletics.
On June 17, 2008 Warthen was named the New York Mets pitching coach, replacing Rick Peterson.
Once known to throw a power curveball, he gave this pitch up and learned a slider at the request of his former pitching coach Rick Peterson.
At this event, over 500 people attended and heard from panelists including Doug Glanville, Rick Peterson and STATS, Inc. founder John Dewan.
Oscar Peterson | Rick Ross | Rick Perry | Rick Dees | Rick Santorum | Rick Rubin | Roger Tory Peterson | Rick Moody | Rick Wakeman | Rick James | Rick Danko | Rick Astley | Scott Peterson | Rick Wagoner | Rick Springfield | Rick Snyder | Rick Scott | Rick Ross (rapper) | Carl Peterson | Rick Trevino | Rick Derringer | Ralph Peterson, Jr. | David Peterson | Rick Warren | Rick Reilly | Rick Prelinger | Rick Nowels | Rick Mercer | Rick Buckler | Peterson Air Force Base |