Matthew Cerrone

News: Mets sign RHP Cavazos
By Matthew Cerrone - Dec 31, 2007 7:59 am

The Mets signed minor-league free agent RHP Andy Cavazos, reports Joel Sherman in the New York Post.

He played in the Rangers system from 1999 through 2002, after which he spent five years in the Cardinals organization.

In 17 games for the Cardinals last season, the 26–year-old Cavazos allowed 25 runs, while walking 16 in 20 innings pitched.

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99 Comments

Comment by Teacherhst
2007-12-31 08:06:05

This isn’t exactly the big splash I was waiting for but seems like a Omar reclemation project.

I did read that talks have cooled with Kyle Loshe, which is good since I would rather throw in Pelfrey, Humber, or Mulvey in that number five spot than a Philly reject.

If I was Omar, and I am not, I would sign Colon and Garcia. See what Colon can do and Garcia will be ready by the All-Star break. (notice I didn’t name the pitcher who shall not be named).

Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 10:01:26

Maybe by “big splash”, senior management thought we were all referring to a pro wrestling move made famous by King Kong Bundy?

If you’re listening, we want a pitcher, not a belly itcher.

That should work guys.

Comment by metstoday.com
2007-12-31 11:37:25

Interesting you bring up wrestling … Cazavos is cousins with Tito Santana. (Too bad not Johan)

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Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 11:45:42

I knew there was something to it. Although, Tito’s move was the “Flying Forearm” (can’t figure out how to do the TM symbol. I know Tito is looking for a pay day), so maybe they got the next best thing to a “big splash”? ™

 
 
 
 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 08:21:00

SPLASH!

Comment by points guy
2007-12-31 08:23:46

+2

 
 
Comment by roman411
2007-12-31 08:21:29

Um, mop up guy?

Comment by points guy
2007-12-31 08:24:29

in some low-level high school league.

maybe.

Comment by pochemunyet
2007-12-31 08:26:26

25 runs in 17 games?

Maybe I should ask for a tryout?…

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Comment by ridethesnake
2007-12-31 08:29:42

Then you can boo yourself.

 
Comment by Vinnie
2007-12-31 08:35:50

Year Age Tm Lg Lvl Aff W L W-L% G GS CG SHO GF SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BFP IBB BK ERA WHIP
26 MEM PCL AAA STL 1 5 .167 44 0 0 0 12 0 47.2 40 18 17 5 26 48 0 2 203 1 0 3.21 1.38

Last year’s minor league stats are not that bad. The bullpen is a crap shoot.

 
Comment by Vinnie
2007-12-31 08:36:28

Sorry that did not post like how I thought it would.

 
Comment by points guy
2007-12-31 08:44:47

hahaha

 
Comment by Vinnie
2007-12-31 08:47:52

You think that is funny??? hahahah me too. How do you post tables and codes on this damn site anyway?

 
 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:04:12

“in some low-level high school league.
maybe.”

Like in the actual school, right?

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Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 08:32:18

El Sid is next….

Comment by points guy
2007-12-31 08:45:07

He’s a user no?

Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 09:01:24

He’s using fried chicken and large extra cheese pizzas.

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Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:04:39

Why don’t you ever give me a t-shirt?

 
Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 09:08:14

Here it comes…. BANG…. Happy New Year! Wear it with pride! You’ve just been T-shirted.

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:09:17

Awesome. My nose has been running all day.

 
Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 09:12:59

Better than anything Kleenex has come up with. Good for crying after the Mets send Jorge Sosa out there as our number 2 pitcher too….

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:19:39

What’s worse, sending Sosa out there as a #2 pitcher or Cow-Bell-Man?

 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 09:24:14

cowbell man is a fan favorite and would likely get a rousing response from a sold out shea.

cowbell man throws first no hitter in mets history!

 
Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 09:28:13

You should have seen cow bell man during the 6th inning of the second to last game of the season. The guy was on the field level down the right field line hiding in the back corner in a total daze. I seriously thought he was going to end it right then and there. I was going to suggest a new hobby to him, but thought twice about it….

 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 09:29:50

he was watching maine throw a no-no!

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:31:38

Cow-Bell-Man is a cheap imitation of Freddy Sez.

 
Comment by PepsiPowerPatrol
2007-12-31 09:32:06

No he was not. The guy had already given up…

 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 09:34:57

quit drinking the hatorade danny. shea has its characters and i appreciate his commitment.

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:36:36

I think he sucks. Not drinking the Hatorade. Who are you, Tuning-Fork-Man?

 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 09:40:12

im a guy that doesnt go to shea and sit down and read a book

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:45:59

Not even the yearbook or program?

 
Comment by kowalski69
2007-12-31 09:49:06

rarely =\
i get the media guide when i get my sunday package

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:54:35

I hear that. I usually throw that out and keep the mouse pad or “Ceremonial Groundbreaking Pen/Shovel”.

I wonder what they are going to give us this year….any guesses? Here is my first thought:

One of those Starting Lineup figurines of Johan Santana.

 
Comment by recoton1
2007-12-31 10:17:09

My guess is a book entitled “Omar on Omar: Why I Am Be A Genius”. All five pages of the book feature Omar with prized acquisitions Oliver Perez and John Maine.

 
Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 10:20:54

How about a replica 2007 NL East Champs banner?

 
 
 
 
Comment by cyclone
2007-12-31 08:39:20

We finally landed that guy that will solidify our rotation for the next 5 years. I can sleep easy now.

Comment by dannyb
2007-12-31 09:05:24

25 runs in 20 innings? I usually look at hits to IP as an indicator. This is pretty bad though.

Comment by FBones24
2007-12-31 10:06:34

Haha…if that was hits to innings pitched it would be bad, but it’s RUNS. Is it even possible to give up 25 runs in 20 innings? You would think after the first 10 or so innings the manager would stop running him out there….was he playing for Willie?

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