News: Mets Sign Michael Barrett to Minors Deal
By the way, the Mariners designated Eliezar Alfonzo for assignment to create roster space for C Josh Bard, according to the Tacoma News.
…look, now i’m not saying one thing necessarily has anything to do with the other, but, i will not lie, it made me wonder a bit seeing the Mets and Mariners both make roster moves involving catchers, when considering all of the talk about Seattle wanting a catching prospect for Cliff Lee… again, not trying to start anything, but it piqued my interest… that’s all…
Original Post at 5:03 pm,
by MICHAEL BARON
The Mets have signed free-agent catcher Michael Barrett to a minor league contract, reports Adam Rubin of ESPN New York
According to Rubin, Barrett will report to Single-A St. Lucie, “and after a few weeks he’s expected to move up to Triple-A Buffalo.”





