Feb
20
2011

Mets Sign 3 To Minor Lg. Deals

An article by Ben Yoel

Today the Mets announced that they have signed 3 players to minor league deals.

Jesus Feliciano (who played with the Mets in 2010), Chris Shelton (has played for Tigers, Mariners, Rangers) and Japanese League player Kent Tsujimoto (had 2.88 era, 12/6 k/9 in 32 relief appearances last season in the Golden Baseball League.

I like the signings. Can’t hurt to ink new players to minor league deals. You never know when you will need the depth. Jesus Feliciano could provide a bat off the bench if say Scott Hairston were to get injured. Tsujimoto has some upside potential as a reliever this season. And Shelton, like Feliciano, could provide depth on the bench if an injury occurs.

Source(s) – (Adam Rubin of ESPNNEWYORK.com Tweet), (MLBtraderumors.com)

About the Author: Benjamin Yoel

Graduate of St. John's University. Majored in Sports Management. Torn on where career will take me next. Considering Baseball Operations, Scouting, and Journalism. Writer for Metsmerized Online & StLucieToFlushing.com. Devout #Mets fan.

13 Comments + Add Comment

Chris February 20, 2011 at 1:18 pm

I like Feliciano, he had a few moments.
Mookie February 20, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Is that a 12/6 K/BB ratio or a 12.6 K9 rate? If it’s the latter that shows a ton of upside. Anyone know how old he is?
- Dave [Retire 31] February 20, 2011 at 8:41 pm
  
  Kent is 22
  - Bayonne Mets Fan February 20, 2011 at 8:42 pm
    
    He Dave if Toby Stoner plays Buffalo this year can you get me a Stoner Jersey and I’ll reimburse you of course? Please?
    - Dave [Retire 31] February 20, 2011 at 9:19 pm
      
      haha I’ll see if they have any.
- Hojo's Mojo February 20, 2011 at 9:23 pm
  
  That’s actually a 12.6 K/9. I just posted some info on him.
t agee February 20, 2011 at 8:58 pm

Bayonne, They have the game worn Stoner Jersey at Citi. Go up the escalator, bear right and immediately on your left. About 75.
- Bayonne Mets Fan February 20, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  WOW,
  Thank you for that! $75.00 for a game worn Stoner jersey? Cheap! I pray it still there by the time the season starts – is it in the Mets online store?
  - Hojo's Mojo February 20, 2011 at 9:09 pm
    
    That does sound very cheap, maybe you can call the Mets offices and see if you can have it reserved for you, or maybe they might even ship it.
    - Bayonne Mets Fan February 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm
      
      Great idea,
      
      I would love to get it NOW before anybody else gets it. Not only is it cheap but to walk around here and with all the friends/people I know, it would be a great conversation piece as well – considering that it was actually worn by him. I would prefer to pay Citi Field’s price, even If i have to go higher, in order to get the authentic one. I don’t trust Ebay on this item.
      I’ll look for Citi Field number to call….do u have a special number? Thanks in advance
      - Hojo's Mojo February 20, 2011 at 9:21 pm
        
        I dont have a special number, but they are very friendly and I’m sure that they will help track it down for you. Let us know how you make out and send a pic of it, it might make for an interesting post.
        
        Bayonne Mets Fan February 20, 2011 at 9:23 pm
        
        Will do, I’ll call Citi Field tomorrow and let you know
Jerry M February 20, 2011 at 11:56 pm

Hey Bayonne How about getting a Murphy Jersey. I know that you would like to burn it.

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