Where They Are Now
Where They Are Now: Jason Vargas
One of the forgotten pieces of the J.J. Putz deal — Jason Vargas — has gotten off to a strong start in the hitter-friendly PCL. It’s easy to forget Vargas was part of the deal … most people forgot he was still in the Mets’ organization, after suffering several injuries that knocked him out of [...]
Where They Are Now: Darren O’Day
He’d been gone only hours, but Darren O’Day already appeared in a game for the Texas Rangers, facing Kevin Millar in the 11th inning last night against the Blue Jays. O’Day was so new they didn’t have a uniform for him, so he wore Kason Gabbard’s jersey. Yes, O’Day went into the game with the [...]
Where They Are Now: Philip Humber
A little over a year ago, former #1 pick and Rice alum Philip Humber was one of the crown jewels of the Mets’ farm system and a key component in the trade that brought Johan Santana to the Mets. Today, he finds himself on the junk pile. Humber, who barely made the Minnesota Twins out [...]
Actually, Scott, I Had Forgotten
In our first installment of the new category “Where They Are Now”, we look at, and listen to, Scott Schoeneweis, a homegrown Jersey native who brought us two seasons and many innings of joy. In particular, we study the things by which we remember him most.
