News: Mets Acquire C Estrada
The Mets have traded RHP Guillermo Mota to the Brewers in exchange for C Johnny Estrada.
Omar Minaya, on the acquisition of Estrada…
“Johnny adds depth to our catching situation. He’s a former All-Star who switch-hits and has hit over .300 three times in his career.”
In 120 games with the Brewers last season, Estrada hit .278 with 10 homers and 54 RBI.
He threw out just 7.6 percent of runners attempting to steal, the worst among NL catchers.
Estrada underwent arthroscopic surgery on October 4th to repair torn medical meniscus in his left knee. He also had a bone spur removed from his right elbow.
…so long and good riddance, Mota…looks like the mets may have found their catcher…i’ve never been thrilled with estrada’s patience at the plate, but with the options presented, this is a potential low-risk, high-reward type of move…
…oh yeah, see ya paulie…
