-MetsBlogThe Mets announced they have signed LHP Tim Byrdak to a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training.
Mike Silva was the first to report the deal on Twitter.
Byrdak, 39, had surgery in early September to repair an anterior capsule tear in his left shoulder, as well as as surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.
“We are confident that Tim will experience a full recovery and be able to continue his Major League career,” Sandy Alderson said after the surgery.
Byrdak made 56 relief appearances in 2012, during which he went 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA in 30 2/3 innings. He gave up 18 hits, 18 walks and 34 strikeouts while giving up 15 earned runs and lefthanders hit .154 for the year against him.
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11-26-2012, 02:43 PM #1
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Mets sign Tim Byrdak to minors deal
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11-26-2012, 02:48 PM #2
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I always liked him, hope he makes a swift and full recovery.
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11-26-2012, 02:51 PM #3
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Eh I would have let him go. I guess it can't hurt.
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11-26-2012, 02:52 PM #4
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When is he due back from capsule surgery?
I am assuming if it was in September he wont be back till later into next season.
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11-26-2012, 03:11 PM #5
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I would've though he would want to be on the first bus out of here. I guess nobody else would want to take a chance on him.
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11-26-2012, 04:59 PM #6
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Originally Posted by MetsFanatic19
Meeting the Mets criteria for players perfectly.
And "ultimately," Alderson said, "we're judged on whether we win or lose."
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11-27-2012, 01:52 AM #7
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LMAO! Originally Posted by Marty Mcfly
I love how you nailed it Marty.
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11-26-2012, 09:22 PM #8
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Byrdak's biggest problem (other than his injury) has been that he is a lefty specialist, but his manager didn't use him as such.
Scarecrow: I haven't got a brain... only straw.
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11-26-2012, 09:24 PM #9
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I love how the rebuilding Mets keep signing all these young players.
And "ultimately," Alderson said, "we're judged on whether we win or lose."
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11-26-2012, 09:28 PM #10
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They have been signing some younger guys, look at the Sinister Seven Originally Posted by Marty Mcfly
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11-26-2012, 09:25 PM #11
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This I do not get, why sign a guy who is 38 and might not pitch this year even if it's tp a minor league deal?
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11-26-2012, 09:27 PM #12
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Who else is going to dress up as Hulk Hogan? Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
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11-26-2012, 09:27 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
Capsule surgery is something like you said he might not even come back from next season.Last edited by metswon69; 11-27-2012 at 06:34 AM.
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11-26-2012, 09:36 PM #14
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Chris Young Syndrome...LOL Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
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11-27-2012, 10:01 AM #15
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Cause he's an affordable space holder who might have something left in the tank. Like it or not, Tim Bryrdak is the prototypical Met. Originally Posted by Sick Of It All
Now the Zen master says, "We'll see."
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