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News: Mets sign Rincon to Minor-League Deal

by Matthew Cerrone on January 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm

The Mets have signed free-agent LHP Ricardo Rincon to a minor-league deal and invited him to spring training.

In 134 appearances during 2004 and 2005, Rincon was 2–2 with a 3.95 ERA while striking out 67 batters and walking 44 through 82 innings pitched.

However, Rincon had surgery on his shoulder and elbow the following off-season; then signed with the Cardinals, who cut him; he then signed with the Giants – where he made seven appearances – and tore the ACL in his right knee while fielding a ground ball, thus ending his season.

…jeez, talk about a rough 12 months…all i can say is, minor-league contract…good luck, buddy