Category Archives: Where They Are Now

Update On The Animal

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Joe Janish

From the “Where They Are Now” files …. Kevin Kernan of the NY Post has a nice article on Chris Carter, who is now in Tampa Bay. When “The Animal” first signed with the Rays, it seemed like an idea … Continue reading →

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Aaron Heilman Gets New Start

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

From the “Where They Are Now” file … After spending 2010 in Arizona’s bullpen, Aaron Heilman finally became a free agent and embarked on finding a team that would give him a chance to be a starter. Heilman spent the … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Jason Vargas

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

Those who visited MetsToday last year may remember this topic. I felt it appropriate to re-visit where Jason Vargas is today … and you’ll understand why shortly. Although Seattle is a million miles away and on the Left Coast, it … Continue reading →

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Update: Carlos Monasterios

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

Some of you may remember the very brief career of Carlos Monasterios as a Met. At the conclusion of the winter meetings this past December, Monasterios was chosen by the Mets in the Rule 5 draft. However, the choice was … Continue reading →

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Royals Sign Phil Humber

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a fairly under-the-radar move, the Royals have signed former Met Philip Humber to a minor-league deal. Since leaving the Mets in the Johan Santana trade, Humber has been underwhelming — both in AAA and in brief stints at the … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Yusmeiro Petit

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Yusmeiro Petit? About 4-5 years ago, he was ranked as highly as #2 among the Mets prospects by Baseball America, who were impressed by his ability to throw 4 pitches over the plate. As a 21-year-old, Petit whipped through … Continue reading →

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Ezequiel Carrera Wins Batting Crown

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Where They Are Now: Ezequiel Carrera This afternoon I received an email from the Southern League announcing that Ezequiel Carrera of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx had won the batting crown. I’m thinking … “hey, that name sounds familiar!”. Of … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Casey Fossum

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Casey Fossum? It was a while back, I know, but try. Here’s a reminder. Anywho, as you may also remember, Fossum was DFA’d to make room for Ken Takahashi. We assumed he’d simply report back to Buffalo and return … Continue reading →

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