Read: Figueroa’s International Resume
In his latest Rumblings & Grumblings column for ESPN.com, Jayson Stark writes the following about Mets RHP Nelson Figueroa, who replaced Pedro Martinez on the team’s roster:
“Don’t be shocked if the Mets give Nelson Figueroa a shot to stick around. Minaya seems to have a soft spot for Figueroa, a guy whose itinerary alone makes him a great story…Just in the last year, Figueroa has been A) the winning pitcher in the Mexican League all-star game last summer, B) the MVP of the Taiwan Series last fall, C) the MVP of the Dominican Series this winter and D) the MVP of the Caribbean Series in January. We guarantee no pitcher in history has ever done all that in fewer than 12 months.
“‘He pitched his butt off in front of Omar at the Caribbean Series,’ says one scout. ‘And he pitched like that all winter long. I know people see the name and wonder. But you see a guy pitch like that, and you say to yourself, ‘Why isn’t this guy in the big leagues?’”
Stark continues on to discuss the whereabouts of Barry Bonds; Miguel Cabrera’s impact on Ryan Howard’s next contract; and Lastings Milledge’s future in DC; among so many other things.
…thanks to Teddy Ballgame for the link…
