Minor Additions

Well, it looks like the Mets have signed two veterans to minor league contracts. Tony Armas Jr., the former Expos and Nationals pitcher was invited to spring training to add some competition between Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey. He will give them a run for their money because his (much) younger than El Duque, only 30 years old. But the right hander is more experienced than Pelfrey. I think this kid still has potential because of his youth. He never had his ERA under control for a full season but the K's show that he's got some stuff. Let's hope he turns out to be the surprise in Port St. Lucie.



Veteran Olmedo Saenz was signed to a minor league deal. The mets are looking to put him on the main roster. Saenz was a former player of the Dodgers for 4 years. He was never a big time bat, but put up some decent numbers. After seeing his numbers, it doesn't match what he did on the field. When watching him on TV, it seemed as if he were playing like an all-star. But with his age, I dont like the signing. I cant complain though, at least hes not the "human fountain of youth" Julio Franco.

Just for the fun of it, lets see who else is showing up looking for work come spring training....

Familar faces include Jose Valentin (thought was on the main roster), Ricardo Rincon (Reaching baseball retirement age), Fernando Tatis (his bat makes some noise once in a while), Raul Cassanova (I thought you were really retired, but being with the Tampa Bay Rays is close enough) and the Met top prospect Fernando Martinez, who is "destined for greatness".

For those who are not making it to "the show," go play with the kiddies in the minors. For the guys who dont make the big leagues or the minor leagues, better luck next year.