Jul
13
2012

Mets Sign CJ Nitkowski To Minor League Deal

An article by Joe D

Left-handed reliever CJ Nitkowski announced on Twitter that he has signed with the Mets and is headed to Double-A Binghamton.

Back in March, Nitkowski auditioned for the Mets in front of J.P. Ricciardi and Dan Warthen, and it was later reported they would offer him a minor league deal.

“They liked what they saw,” Nitkowski said at the time. “They seemed pleased. It’s nice to come back into this atmosphere and to get feedback from people who know what they’re talking about.”

Nitkowski, a New York native, has said his first choice would be to join the Mets if he ever came to baseball.

Now 39, he has changed his arm angle from his days with the Yankees and Tigers, and throws sidearm.

The lefty reliever last pitched for the Nationals in 2005 and owns a career record of 18-32 with a 5.37 ERA in 336 games.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

3 Comments + Add Comment

Matt July 13, 2012 at 6:50 pm

Good. A washed-up has been gets some money instead of spending it toward a slot offer for the second-round pick. That makes sense.
- BadBadLeroyBrown July 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm
  
  Exactly Matt,
  
  They continue to fill this team with washed up 40 yr olds
  - BadBadLeroyBrown July 13, 2012 at 8:34 pm
    
    But Sandy is building this team back up through draft.

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