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The Mets have signed Claudio Vargas to a minor-league deal.
Vargas will report to extended spring training in Port St. Lucie, before joining Triple-A New Orleans.
…i like this, since it is a minor-league deal…he can reach the upper 90s with his fastball, he has a decent curve ball and a ton of potential…if nothing else, he could provide a decent option in the bullpen as the season moves on, should things shake out well for others in the rotation…the point is, it gives the team options with little risk and no guarentee…and i’m all for that, no matter who it is…
Vargas, 29, went 11-6 with one save and a 5.09 ERA in 29 games, including 23 starts, last year for the Brewers.
In 134.1 innings, he allowed 153 hits, 80 runs, with 54 walks and 107 strikeouts.
Vargas is 43-38 in his career, with a 4.95 ERA.
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Good, we need another arm in there.
but how long will it be till he can actually pitch in newyork?
If I am not mistaken I believe that he will first start doing his ST.
About 20 days if nothing goes wrong.
Just about the time that Pedro may be ready.
I would no long count on Hern’z any more.
Great deal, in that it’s a minor league deal. Pelfrey will still get his chances and won’t be sent down based on the contract of a “vet”. I like. Fills the much needed depth issue too.
This is good, this is good. What are the contract details?
It is about time. This is a great signing and only gives Willie more options this summer. With Brian Stokes, Tony Armas Jr, Eddie Kunz, Jon Neise, and now Vargas, we’ll be able to bring up some fresh arms with some pop later in the season and if any of the current guys prove to be ineffective (Schoenweis comes to mind).
If it were up to me, I’d also go out and pick up Robinson Tejada from the Rangers, stick him in AAA and see if they can harness his potential too. He’s like another Ambiroix Burgos from what I hear. It’s about numbers right? Hopefully they do not rush Duaner back too soon but let him take his time until May.
Get as many arms as possible, see who else gets hurt, and who sticks. Simple as that.
Tejda cleared waivers, no reason for the Mets to get him now when they could have had him for nothing.
i like this signing, even tho its sorta like the return of steve trachsel
Yeah, but if you recall, we won for Trachsel. Even if he did have a ERA of 5, we put up more and won the games.
If the Mets follow that same game plan, i’m all for it
Agreed
He’s nothing at all like Trachsel if he can reach the upper 90s
And you can’t knit a blanket between pitches.
Duh … I just got your joke after I posted my comment. Good one!
…and he probably works a hell of a lot faster than Trachsel too.
So, what games did Trax reach the upper 90s with his fastball, as Matt points out that Claudio Vargas can do?
As was pointed out in another thread, Vargas had a horrific defense behind him last year. The huge pinball machine that is Miller Park doesn’t help, either.
Thats exciting!
FINALLY!!
this was really all they could do with what they were dealt. in reality, he will not provide what we were all “hoping” el duque would provide.
having another option is nice. let’s hope for the best.
mike difelice 2-4 rbi today
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
YES!!! that is awesome.
Good for him…such a ham n’ egger, but you had to like him. Just an old-school, Crash Davis-type backup C always ready to play and stick up for his teammates.
Claudio works very slowly and has trouble throwing strikes at times, and doesn’t pitch deep into games. Hence the Trax references.
That said, great acquisition. Hopefully we now have enough depth with Vargas and potentially Armas in the mix for those last two spots with Pelf and Figgy. In the best case scenario where Pedro comes back strong, we get a healthy Freddy Garcia and/or Pelf comes into his own, we could be in a position to deal one of these guys for a right handed bat down the road.
I don’t remember ever seeing Vargas hit the upper 90s, but I’ll take Matt’s word for it.
Enter The Jacket
Exactly. Give him a little bit of the Petersen treatment — a little RickRolling — and maybe he can some effectiveness.
Rick will never let down or desert Vargas.
Well they have known each other…for so long…they know the game and they’re gonna play it
I’ve been hoping we’d sign him since his release. I’ve lost faith in Duque. (Dude cant stay on the field) This is a warm body whose numbers are average.Lets see what “the jacket” can do with him.
I just learned on Wikipedia that Vargas has the nickname “Magic Man” for his ability to keep teams from scoring after they have put runners on against him.
Oh well . . . another bullpen killer . . . maybe he *is* channeling Steve Trachsel.
From the Newsday Mets blog:
“In 18.2 innings, he allowed 17 hits, eight runs, earned, with six walks and 10 strikeouts. Opponents hit .238 against him.”
I think the “Magic Man” moniker is outdated. He’ll need a lot of work before he’s ready to pitch for this team.
If he is “Magic Man” than I am El Diablo
shake and bake!!!
ahhh! You got that one in before me!
Highlander, only recieve the award for best movie ever made!
time to move on el duque as a starter guy just can stay healthy, either eat some salary and move him or slot in the bullpen.
Good job, Omar. Vargas is nothing special, but he ought to do a bit better away from Milwaukee, with their horrible defense and home run friendly park. The home run is his achilles heel; hopefully Shea will knock a few more of those down.