Mets Claim Catcher From Cubs

[knicks_champ]

@AnthonyDiComo
The #Mets claimed a catcher off waivers from the Cubs. His name is Anthony Recker. So there is that.

*Shrugs*

[yfern328]

In brief, this guy has shown average hitting ability in the minors batting about .270-.280 with 10-15HR power and about a .350 OBP. So not too shabby for a C in the minors. That said, he has Mike Nickeas hitting stats in the majors and he's 28.

If anything, he provides added C depth. And gives Nickeas some competition a la Rob Johnson. Doesn't hurt, so good move, but really a non-impact move. Unless he pulls a Dickey and becomes Mike Piazza--the likelihood of which is about 0%

[AussieMetsFan]

Hmmm, doesnt quite give you the wow factor but he adds some depth

[The-rock-man]

So this is what passes for Mets news these days.. I think I'll organize my sock drawer.

[metsbulls1025]

In before someone mentions us winning the world series.

[SILVER SEAVER]

I'll take him. Hopefully this means the end of Josh Thole.

[metswon69]

His career best stats happened in PCL Sacramento.

I wouldn't put much stock in his acquisition, a lot of guys see their stats skyrocket in the higher elevation parks in the Pacific Coast League.

He's depth but you can't expect much out of a 28 year old catcher with limited major league at bats

[knicks_champ]

So this is what passes for Mets news these days.. I think I'll organize my sock drawer.

Make sure the cotton socks stay to the left.. that's how I do it. Or you can let a old pro like FOC teach you a few things... He has been doing this for centuries.

[SILVER SEAVER]

His career best stats happened in PCL Sacramento.

I wouldn't put much stock in his acquisition, a lot of guys see their stats skyrocket in the higher elevation parks in the Pacific Coast League.

He's depth but you can't expect much out of a 28 year old catcher with limited major league at bats

Hey, didn't you ever hear of Crash Davis? Oh wait, that was just a movie.

[Vintage]

C h a m p i o n s h i p C a l i b e r

[MetsFanatic19]

Better than Thole.

[Daaaarryyl]

C h a m p i o n s h i p C a l i b e r

+1

And you guys were worried

[GottaBelieve]

Super Bowl bound baby!

[YoungStuna]

I like this move. His sample size and opportunity in the big leagues has been limited.

He's a big strong guy, your classic catcher build. He's got a strong arm and throws out a lot of runners.

He just turned 29 years old, but catchers tend to develop the latest out of all the positions since a lot of them focus primarily on game calling and defense. He's a nice guy for Thole to compete with in ST.

Loser goes to AAA.

[Sick Of It All]

Better than Thole.

Nope, Thole is an all star compared to this guy.