Monthly Archives: August 2011

Damion Easley – His Mets Career 2007-2008

The Mets signed Damion Easley, a 15 year veteran, as a free agent prior to the 2007 season. Easley was considered a very valuable commodity since he had the ability to play multiple positions. The Mets plan was to use … Continue reading

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Vic Darensbourg – His Mets Career 2004

The Mets signed left-handed pitcher Vic Darensbourg as a free agent on July 15, 2004. He initially reported to the Norfolk Tides, the Mets triple A affiliate where he went 1-1 in 18 games before being called up to New … Continue reading

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John Cangelosi – His Mets Career 1994

The Mets signed John Cangelosi, a journeyman outfielder, as a free agent prior to the 1994 season. Cangelosi served mainly as a fourth outfielder for the Mets and hit .252 with 4 RBIs before being released on July 8. His … Continue reading

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Jim Beauchamp – His Mets Career 1972-1973

The Mets acquired Jim Beauchamp from the St Louis Cardinals following the 1971 season. Beauchamp was a journeyman outfielder/first baseman who would spend two seasons with the Mets as a pinch hitter and part time player. In his first season … Continue reading

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Tyler Yates – His Mets Career 2004

Right-handed pitcher Tyler Yates made the Mets pitching staff out of spring training in 2004 and made his major league debut on April 9 against the Montreal Expos. Yates pitched six shutout hits and received a no-decision in the Mets … Continue reading

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Terry Blocker – His Mets Career 1985

Terry Blocker was drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 1981 amateur draft with the 4th overall pick. Blocker worked his way through the Mets minor league system and was considered by many in the organization to … Continue reading

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Jeff Reardon – His Mets Career 1979-1981

Before he became one of the games top closers Jeff Reardon served as a middle reliever for the Mets. He made his Major League debut with the Mets on June 17, 1979 against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched one inning … Continue reading

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Sandy Alomar Sr. – His Mets Career 1967

Sandy Alomar Sr. was an up and coming 2nd baseman when the Mets acquired him from the Houston Astros in March 1967 for Derrell Griffith. He would play in just 15 games for the Mets and did not get a … Continue reading

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Bob Aspromonte – His Mets Career 1971

Bob Aspromonte a utility infielder who started his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956 ended it in 1971 with the Mets. He was the last Brooklyn Dodger to play in the majors. The Mets acquired the native Brooklynite on … Continue reading

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Jeff Conine – His Mets Career 2007

Looking for an extra bat off the bench as they attempted to reach the postseason for the second straight season, the Mets acquired Jeff Conine from the Cincinnati Reds on August 20, 2007. A 16 year veteran and former All-Star … Continue reading

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