Jan
3
2011

Mets Add RHP Taylor Buchholz and DFA Ryota Igarashi

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Taylor Buchholz Colorado Rockies v St. Louis Cardinals In addition to signing left-hander Chris Capuano, the Mets have also signed right-hander Taylor Buchholz to a one-year contract, and to make room for him they have designated reliever Ryota Igarashi for assignment.

Igarashi is owed $1.75 million in 2011 and if he is claimed by another team the Mets will still be responsible for the bulk of that salary.

According to Adam Rubin, Buchholz started the 2010 season on a rehabilitation assignment with Modesto (A) of the California League before the Rockies moved him to Colorado Springs (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League. The 6-4, 220-pounder was recalled to the big leagues on July 24, making his first appearance since 2008. He pitched in six more games before Toronto claimed him off waivers on Sept. 9.

He was originally selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the 2000 First-Year Player Draft, Buchholz made his major league debut with the Houston Astros in 2006. He was traded to Colorado on Dec. 12, 2006 and owns a 19-21 career record with a 4.39 ERA (139 earned runs/285.0 innings) in 135 games, 27 starts.

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5 Comments + Add Comment

alwaysnextyear January 3, 2011 at 9:26 pm

How come if he gets claimed before clearing waivers the claiming team doesn’t have to assume his salary? That doesn’t seem logical.

I hope he does clear though and gets assigned to AAA. I still think he has the stuff to be a good RP.
- Chris January 3, 2011 at 10:07 pm
  
  It’s probably because the claiming team wasn’t the one to sign the contract to begin with. It’s kind of like they are just taking on the player as if he was a minor leaguer and making league minimum. I could be completely wrong on this but I think whoever claims him pays him league minimum and the Mets would pay the difference in his contract and the league minimum that the other team is paying. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
  - XtreemIcon January 3, 2011 at 10:12 pm
    
    You’re right. That’s how the Mets paid Sheffield the league minumum despite the $10 million contract he was playing under.
Des January 3, 2011 at 11:05 pm

From Cots:
Gary Sheffield’s salary+prorated bonu was 2 yr/$28M (08-09) Detroit pocked up the bulk of the money.

For what it’s worth:

Major League minimum salary:
* 2011: $400,000, plus cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)
* 2010: $400,000
* 2009: $400,000
* 2008: $390,000
* 2007: $380,000
* 2006: $327,000
* 2005: $316,000
* 2004: $300,000
* 2003: $300,000
Jerry M January 4, 2011 at 12:17 am

I knew Sandy would add a few pieces and he has.He still could go for a starter or use one of the ones we now have (our own or one of these)Dont put the Mets down for 2011 as we will be in the mix for the wild card. We have a good lineup with Murphy and with the pitchers doing their part,getting run surport from this lineup.I cant wait until the regular season starts. LETS GO METS

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	30	.583	-
Phillies	35	37	.486	7.0
Nationals	34	36	.486	7.0
Mets	27	40	.403	12.5
Marlins	22	48	.314	19.0

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