Mets by the Numbers

Traschel to DL; Dreaded 46 Issued

With starter Steve Trachsel 29 taking a trip to the disabled list, the Mets called up Tyler Walker today (Try not confuse Tyler Walker with Pete Walker or Tyler Yates, earlier Norfolk call-ups this year). Ignoring 40 years of history, they issued Walker No. 46, most recently worn by Rich Rodriguez and a host of regrettable Mets.

Komiyama Down, Roberts Back

With Grant Roberts 36 returning from the disabled list, the Mets sent struggling reliever Satoru Komiyama 17 to Norfolk. Kiomiyama is expected to start in AAA.

Corey Burns Out

After suffering a bizarre late-night freak-out later diagnosed as an acute attack of The Munchies, reliever Mark Corey 27 will sort out his problems on the disabled list. In his place the Mets called up Jaime Cerda, who made an impressive Major League debut last night against the Yankees. Cerda was issued jersey No. 43.

Roberts to DL

Grant Roberts 36, one of the few nice surprises of the 2002 season, went to the 15-day DL with a sore shoulder. Continuing to overlook the crying need for a right-handed pinch-hitter, the Mets instead recalled Mark Corey 27 to take his place.

Chambliss in as Hitting Coach

Hitting coach Dave Engel 53 became the first casualty of the Mets’ poor start, getting the axe early this week. The Mets then named former Yankee hero/coach Chris Chambliss to the role. Chambliss, treated poorly by his former wretched franchise, looks OK to us in No. 51.

Tarasco Up

The Mets in a seemingly curious move today called up outfielder Tony Tarasco 40 from Norfolk and designated Mark Johnson 20 for assignment (hopefully that assignment is a simple visit to Norfolk). The move comes a few days after bench power was restored when John Valentin 4 returned from the disabled list and Ty Wigginton 9 was sent back to the Tides.

Bobby is Back

Lefthander Bobby Jones was called up to the Mets on Friday while Mark Corey 27 was sent back and news arrived that Kane Davis 48 would be on the disabled list longer than anticipated. Jones last pitched for the Mets early in the 2000 season. Then as now, he wears No. 21.