chimpy2121 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 The New York Mets have acquired outfielder Richard Hidalgo from the Houston Astros for reliever David Weathers, according to a report. The New York Daily News is reporting that the Mets will also receive $4 million in cash from Houston, which is ridding itself of a contract that calls for Hidalgo to be paid $12 million this season and $15 million in 2005. The paper also reports the Mets are likely to buy out the final year of Hidalgo's contract for $2 million. Hidalgo hit 44 home runs and drove in 122 for the Astros in 2000, but has not approached those numbers since and has apparently fallen out of favor with Houston manager Jimy Williams. Hidalgo is hitting .256 with four home runs and 30 RBI in 58 games this season. Weathers, a 14-year veteran joining his ninth team, appeared in 32 games this seaon for the Mets. He is 5-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 33 2/3 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Peter Gammons predicted this would happen last night on BBTN. Nice timing Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 That will help out the Stros a TON!!! Now they can really get some pitching help and really stick it to the Scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Wow. So who becomes the Stros RF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 That will help out the Stros a TON!!! Now they can really get some pitching help and really stick it to the Scrubs. Jester, whos that hottie in ur avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxShuf Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Jason Lane is the RF i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 This isn't official yet, but it's not a bogus rumor either. Astros site has mention of a trade rumor involving Hidalgo, but nothing confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Lane will play RF, everyone wants to see him there except Jimy Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 This isn't official yet, but it's not a bogus rumor either. Astros site has mention of a trade rumor involving Hidalgo, but nothing confirmed. I got it from CBS Sportsline, it'll probably be announced officially in the next couple of hours or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Great Trade for the Mets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Both teams make out ok in this deal. However the Mets aren't going to do anything until they add a good middle reiliever, and possibly another starter. They may have the league's best ERA, but they do not have the league's best bullpen or rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Gammons was off on the money though. Pro-rated there was about 7 million left this yr to pay. The Mets are picking up 3 million. Nice job by Houston. Now if they could only find a CF who can play in the amusement park outfield they might have a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Jester, whos that hottie in ur avatar? That would be the beautiful Keira Knightley....shes in the new King Aurthur and was in the Pirates of the Carribean movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Now if they could only find a CF who can play in the amusement park outfield they might have a chance I would hate to be the CF (mainly Biggio) who has to play out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 This is a good trade for the, Stros. But I think trading Wagner is gonna bite them in the ass. Having Dotel set-up and Wagner close was money. If they still had him they would no doubt win this division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Wow, this could mean no more Maggs to the Mets now, depending on how Hidalgo does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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