Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mets sign 4 including Armas Jr , outfielder Kielty to minor league contracts

ESPN is reporting the Mets have signed 3 pitchers and an outfielder to minor league deals.

The Mets have signed righties Tony Armas Jr and Matt DeSalvo and lefty Valderio de los Santos. They also signed outfielder Bobby Kielty.

Armas Jr pitched mostly for the Mets triple aaa affiliate but did pitch for the Mets and was 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA in three appearances with them last year

Kielty has not played in the major leagues since 2007 and DeSalvo, 28 was 2-11 with a 4.87 ERA with the Braves affiliate Richmond

De los Santos was 4-5 with a 5.63 ERA in eight starts and 15 relief appearances for Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Mets are in stockpiling mode . The 4 players will be invited to spring training in Pt St Lucie.

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