From Robothal:
Paul Lo Duca appears out as the Mets' catcher, likely to be replaced by a tandem of Ramon Castro and Yorvit Torrealba, major-league sources say.The Mets are expected to re-sign Castro on Wednesday, probably to a two-year deal. They also are pursuing Torrealba, another free agent, but not to be a 120-game starter....
The Mets' plan is a stunning repudiation of Lo Duca, a free agent who turns 35 in April. While some Mets pitchers liked throwing to Lo Duca, club officials were not as enamored with his game-calling and overall play.
Lo Duca's .311 on-base percentage last season was the lowest of his career as a regular. He also struggled with opposing base stealers, throwing out only 17 of 89.
UPDATE:
Torrealba's agent says he will sign with the Mets.
UPDATE:
Not so fast! Mets break off talks with free-agent catcher Torrealba (ESPN.com)
3 comments:
That's a great picture of Heart And Soul. Good luck to LoDuca in his future endeavours, maybe he can end his career in a few years as a backup for Russell Martin.
vr, Xei
I don't get the red ass headline.
According to Mets lore, Billy Wagner nicknamed Paulie "Captain Red Ass" as a tribute to his fiery demeanor and fierce competitiveness.
Plus, it was an opportunity to use "ass" in a post title. Couldn't pass that up.
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