Endy Gets Paid (Mike's Mets)

Endy Gets Paid

Tuesday, January 16, 2007
By Mike Steffanos

Congrats to Endy Chavez. In 2005, he was traded to Philadelphia, where he played so miserably he wound up being non-tendered that winter. At 28-years-old, he was looking like a real fringe major-leaguer. Then he hooks up with the Mets and makes the most of it, earning a place in all of our hearts -- and now $1.725 million in cold, hard cash. Performance bonuses tied to games played and plate appearances can net him another 100 grand. Good for you, kid.

Also, according to press releases on Mets.com, the Mets have officially signed Scott Schoeneweis (3 years) and Jorge Sosa (1 year).

At his blog for the The Journal News, reports on a conference call with Omar Minaya regarding both pitchers and the state of the rotation in general.

Bullpen Previews
If you haven't had the chance yet, check out our previews on Jon Adkins, Adam Bostick and Ambiorix Burgos. I will post Pedro Feliciano's later today.

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Authored by Mike Steffanos, Posted on January 16, 2007 2:28 PM | Permalink

Comments (3)

Way to go, Endy. Now THAT is money well spent.

How much Gil Meche can you get for $1.725 million?

Posted by NostraDennis | January 16, 2007 8:26 PM

Amen, Nostradennis.

I'm glad Endy got to show his stuff in the NLCS. But man, am I sorry he didn't get to play in the Serious! Maybe the Mets'll rectify that oversight this time around.

Whew! Getting ready for Spring over here!

Posted by dd | January 16, 2007 8:44 PM

Me, too. Enough hot stove.

Posted by Mike Steffanos | January 16, 2007 11:12 PM