Feb 23
According to Mike Axisa of MLBTradeRumors “The Mets officially signed free agent catcher Rod Barajas to one-year Major League deal today. He’s guaranteed $500K, with another $400K to come if he’s on the team’s Opening Day roster. Easily attainable games played incentives could put another $1MM in Barajas’ pocket. “
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16 comments
CaseStreet
2/23/2010-7:40pm at 7:40 pm (UTC -4)
Great signing! I love how now after media outlets were dumping on the Mets because they didn’t have a legit Catcher, now all of a sudden Barajas isn’t good enough.
Seriously, you can’t win.
Anyway, great contract. I’m surprised Barajas couldn’t get better.
If it’s a guaranteed ML contract, why wouldn’t Barajas be on the Opening Day roster? The only thing I could think of is that he either gets injured or gets dumped ($500K for a months work is pretty sweet).
saltygary
2/23/2010-7:58pm at 7:58 pm (UTC -4)
Yea this was a good move. There is plenty bottom to be had that can yield results.
Just think about the difference in cost and output between Molina and Barajas. This by far a better move.
Kingman 26
2/23/2010-8:24pm at 8:24 pm (UTC -4)
Totally agree with you both.
And Case, you CAN win regarding those media outlets, by laughing at their ridiculous, biased idiocy!
Omar has dramatically improved the catcher position defensively and game-calling-wise, which, for this team, is of paramount importance.
GravediggerHebner
2/23/2010-8:26pm at 8:26 pm (UTC -4)
I second that “great contract.”
Assuming he makes his incentives, Barajas (34) gets 1 year/$1.9 mil to be the starting catcher. Meanwhile in this same free agent class:
Starters
Bengie Molina (35) 1/$4.5
Gregg Zaun (38) 1/$1.9 + $2.25 club option/$250,000 buyout
Ivan Rodriguez (38) 2/$6
Jason Kendall (35) 2/$6
Backups
Miguel Olivo (31) 1/$2 + $2.5 club option/$500,000 buyout
Yorvit Torrealba (30) 1/$750,000 + $3.5 mutual option/$500,000 buyout
Mike Redmond (38) 1/$850,000
Jose Molina (34) 1/$800,000 + $1.2 club option
Brian Schneider (33) 2/$2.75
Ramon Castro (33) 1/$800,000 + 1.2 club option/$200,000 buyout
I would include Henry Blanco’s contract but trying to figure out all the bonuses gives me a headache.
prismo
2/23/2010-8:43pm at 8:43 pm (UTC -4)
He could’ve gotten more if he accepted arbitration!
darknova306
2/24/2010-6:43am at 6:43 am (UTC -4)
Agreed. As much as I can’t stand Omar, this was the signing I very much wanted as soon as Molina started saying “at least 2 guaranteed years”. Great signing. Idiots that complain he’s not good enough are still spoiled by the Piazza days.
metsfan4decades
2/23/2010-9:10pm at 9:10 pm (UTC -4)
Grave made an interesting point today on an earlier thread, discussing the % concerning turnover for this team – especially as it relates to the disappointing ’07 and ’08 seasons.
I believe it wasn’t quite high enough to suit Grave but considering the turnover and newbies on the team, he felt the two catchers are the ones who might yield the greatest return as it relates to affecting the team and team attitude.
I just thought that was worth repeating as the more I thought about it, the smarter it sounded……
GravediggerHebner
2/23/2010-9:44pm at 9:44 pm (UTC -4)
MF4D thank you. I’m going to print your comment and frame it because my 2010 will be all downhill from here.
The assist should go to Ceetar as he’s the one who sparked the thought in me. Having read a lot in general about Barajas’ and Blanco’s defense and specifically today about Blanco getting on Escobar for “being a minute late” I think these two new catchers can really make a big impact on the team as a whole. I’m pretty pumped about it actually.
That Greg Maddux and Johan Santana both swear by Blanco is one hell of an endorsement.
Hazmet
2/23/2010-9:51pm at 9:51 pm (UTC -4)
It is indeed an excellent point. I was trying to think of a comparable pure catching twosome in Met’s history from a defensive perspective and the only combo that comes to mind is Jerry Grote / Duffy Dyer. Defensive wise I’d give the tip to the ’70′s combo but with the offense Barajas is capable of adding the overall may well go to our 2010 tandem. Team’s shaping up nice.
GravediggerHebner
2/23/2010-9:37pm at 9:37 pm (UTC -4)
TRS
If you’re out there somewhere, this one is for you.
http://www.youtube.com/user/djsteveporter#p/u/30/sRDJLqMFXVI
Hazmet
2/23/2010-9:44pm at 9:44 pm (UTC -4)
Was this tied into Ric’s 41 year old wife getting arrested yesterday on Domestic Battery for puttin the smack down on the 60 year old Ric?
Either way that’s a great clip. My Mrs. will love that. Thx.
GravediggerHebner
2/23/2010-9:49pm at 9:49 pm (UTC -4)
Yikes no I didn’t know about the arrest. My brother turned me onto this DJ Steve Porter guy who makes the video and sound remixes and I know TRS is a fan of Flair so when I found he made that I wanted to pass it on.
If you have time you should check out some of his other work. He does one of Allen Iverson “talkin’ ’bout practice” and one each of the “Shamwow” and “Slap Chop” infomercials that are quite entertaining.
This is the link to his YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/djsteveporter
trs86
2/24/2010-8:11am at 8:11 am (UTC -4)
I will have to check that out later today.
trs86
2/24/2010-2:44pm at 2:44 pm (UTC -4)
Pretty good Grave.
GravediggerHebner
2/23/2010-10:22pm at 10:22 pm (UTC -4)
Metsgirl31
This one is for you, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6m1qgnUw74
metsfan4decades
2/23/2010-10:55pm at 10:55 pm (UTC -4)
Can someone please tell me what that drill is all about down at ST – where the Met pitchers are fielding balls at second base? Is that the ‘depth’ solution for Castillo at second? LOL…..
Very strange.