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Submitted by TotalAccess on Sun, 12/27/2009 - 11:00

Kelvim Escobar to the Mets: Risk/Reward of the Signing

Met fans have been clamoring for Omar Minaya to make a splash and sign a big name free agent. I'm not sure that this signing counts, but according to a report by Joel Sherman of the New York Post , Kelvim Escobar is on his way to becoming a New York Met :

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 12:20

New York Mets Go Shopping in the Bargain Bin Again, Sign Kelvim Escobar

The New York Mets signed a player on Christmas Eve, but it wasn’t the type of present Mets fans were expecting. Mets fans were hoping to wake up Christmas morning to either a Jason Bay or Matt Holliday under their tree.

Instead, they got a low-risk, high-reward signing.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Fri, 12/25/2009 - 00:23

Kelvim Escobar Inks One-Year Deal With the New York Mets

Various news outlets are reporting tonight that the New York Mets have signed Kelvim Escobar to a one-year Major League contract.

The 33-year-old right hander has pitched for two teams throughout his big league career, first with the Toronto Blue Jays and most recently with the Los Angeles Angels.

During his career, Escobar has amassed a win/loss record of 101-91 and compiled an ERA of 4.15.

His best season came in 2007 when he made 30 starts, compiled a record of 18-7, and maintained an ERA of 3.40.

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