Estrada a Met…Seriously
Posted by Christopher on November 20, 2007
Multiple sources are reporting that the Mets have acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Brewers for reliever Guilermo Mota. Estrada hit .278 with 10 homers last season for the Brew Crew.Personally, I love this deal. Mota had worn out his welcome in Shea, while Estrada is a significantly better hitter than Yorvit Torrealba. Pairing Estrada with Ramon “Baby Eater” Castro will giv the Mets the largest pair of starting catchers in the history of baseball.
Boyce, Concurring:
As Chris stated earlier, I love the fact that Mota is gone, and while I’m not all that hot on Estrada, mostly due to injury concerns, I think he’s much better than Yorvit Torrealba as far as the plate is concerned and he’s not poor behind the plate either. He is a little old though, and he hasn’t shown me all THAT much since that wonderful year in Atlanta, but I’m more than willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.So in short, lets see what Estrada is gonna be all about, and you know…screw Stephon Marbury.
