Nov
17
2011

Endy Chavez On Mets Radar

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, says the Mets are tossing around the idea of bringing back outfielder Endy Chavez.

According to one high-ranking team insider, the Mets are open to a second stint in Flushing for the free agent outfielder, and have discussed Chavez — albeit in a very informal and preliminary way — with agent Peter Greenberg. Although there have not yet been any serious talks or negotiations, Mets brass considers Chavez a fit for the 2012 roster. It remains to be seen whether the sides will agree on Chavez’s value.

Last season Endy played in 83 games and batted .301. He still holds a special place in Mets fans’ hearts for his leaping, over the wall, snow-cone catch – robbing Scott Rolen of a home run in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS.

Chavez, who will be 34 in February, stayed with the Mets through the 2008 season, and played for Seattle in 2009. This year, he batted .301 in 256 at-bats for the American League champion Texas Rangers, and played all three outfield positions, including 66 games in center.

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8 Comments + Add Comment

Shamsky November 17, 2011 at 7:10 am

Solid move and a definite upgrade over Pridie, Hairston, Harris for 4th outfielder.
- NJstuckinTX November 17, 2011 at 8:59 am
  
  Agreed. Plus being a fan favorite doesn’t hurt one bit.
Des November 17, 2011 at 9:15 am

This would be a real ‘feel good’ signing. Most Mets fans still smile when thinking of Endy’s 2006 catch over the wall. I know I do. Endy tore an ACL in the right knee in 2009 and missed the last half of that season and all of 2010. In 2011 at Texas, Endy showed he’s completely recovered. This guy is a winner for a back-up outfield job. He still has a lot of speed.
- Metfan Lou November 17, 2011 at 9:23 am
  
  Agreed and to me he is good insurance for the outfield if Bay has another miserable year at the plate.
- Met Maniac November 17, 2011 at 10:29 am
  
  I agree Des. He would be great to have with the likes of Lucas Duda in RF and even Pagan in CF. Plus he gives us speed off the bench and he’s a good hitter.
Little Nicky November 17, 2011 at 11:19 am

ENDY!!!!
- metsaddict77 November 17, 2011 at 11:25 am
  
  who cares.call me when they actually improve the team.
Peter Osorio November 18, 2011 at 1:53 am

although i love endy and will never forget that catch as well as the spark he provided, this may be nothing more than a “feel good” acquisition. we need real offensive in left, a “real” pitching rotation anchored by a “real” ace and a “real 2nd, 3rd and 4th starters,.. and oh yes,.. how about a great allstar guy as leadoff hitter who can steal bases, get pitchers off of their game plan, disrupt the defense, provide an offensive threat with both his bat and his legs and also anchor the infield with great defense and a killer arm. this guy would need to be the catalyst for us and a sparkplug on the field and in the clubhouse,…. does anyone know where we could find somebody like that ? someone like that came up through our system 8 years ago and will never come again. his name was Jose. tired of hearing promos, anniversary news and reliving the 86 and 69 seasons. it’s all non news and insulting to those of us who want to hear what really matters.

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