News: Gotay is on Waivers, says Gotay
According to Adam Rubin, at his blog for the Daily News, Ruben Gotay was told by the Mets that he has been put on waivers.
To hear from Gotay, who says his sprained ankle is fine, check out Rubin’s report.
Gotay, with tears in his eyes, as quoted by Newsday:
“I did a good job and didn’t deserve this.”
…this stinks, because i like gotay…sure, he is not the best defensive player in the league, far from it, but he can hit…
In 190 at-bats for the Mets last season, Gotay hit .290 with 16 extra base hits.
However, he hit just .194 in 36 at-bats against left-handed pitchers, compared to hitting .318 against righties.
…this, plus the ankle, plus being out of options, plus his defense, is why gotay may end up on another team…which is a real shame…especially since Fernando Tatis will likely make the squad instead…which is not to say tatis is a bad player, it’s just that gotay is young, and a strong hitter, with an upside…whereas, tatis is what he is…
…hopefully, ruben clears waivers - for much of the same reasons he was put on waivers - and ends up back with the Mets…
For what it’s worth, Gotay was designated for assignment in February, 2007, and cleared waivers.
He was acquired from the Royals during 2006 for 2B Jeff Keppinger, who was cut by the Royals, and then hit .332 in 67 games for the Reds.
