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.
Hi, Ty
The Mets placed John Valentin 4 on this disabled list today and called up youngster Ty Wigginton from Norfolk to take his place. Wigginton made his Major League debut wearing No. 9.
Corey Returns
The Mets today sent Kane Davis 48 to the 15-day disabled list and recalled Mark Corey from Norfolk. Corey appeared briefly last season wearing No. 27 and is wearing the same jersey this year.
Komiyama Back
Satoru Komiyama 17 was recalled to the Mets today and Pete Walker 43 returned.
No Mo
Mo Vaughn 42 returned from the disabled list today. To make room the Mets optioned Tony Tarasco 40 back to Norfolk.
Komiyama to DL
Unfamiliar with garage doors in his new country, Satoru Komiyama’s carport accident sent No. 17 to the 15-day disabled list. The Mets called up Tyler Yates from Norfolk, issued himNo. 32, but he never appeared in a game before being sent down Wednesday for the now-rested Pete Walker. Walker will wear No. 43.
McDemoted
The Mets’ bench continues to evolve. The latest move relegates the recently acquired McKay Christensen 23 to Norfolk and recalls veteran outfielder Tony Tarasco. Tarasco, a former Yankee, had a strong spring training and will wear No. 40.
Trade Chain Extended
The Mets over the weekend traded Bruce Chen 32 and AAA pitcher Dickie Gonzalez 39 to Montreal for reliever Scott Strickland. Strickland takes the No. 25 jersey most recently worn by Gary Matthews Jr. The deal extends the Ed Hearn Trade Chain another link.
A broken bone in his hand delivered Mo “Family Feedbag” Vaughn 42 to the 15-DL. Taking his place is deserving perennial outfield candidate Timo Perez, who’ll be in Chicago this week wearingNo. 6.
On Wednesday night, the Mets traded backup outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. 25 to the Orioles and replaced him on the roster with fotrmer Dodgers and White Sox outfielder, McKay Christensen. Christesen is in uniform wearing No. 23. Sarge Jr. bows out of Met-town after 1 at-bat and 1 pinch-running experience.