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07-01-2003, 01:33 PM
Mets send 2B Alomar to White Sox for three prospects
July 1, 2003
FLUSHING, New York (Ticker) - The New York Mets have given up on Roberto Alomar, trading the future Hall of Fame second baseman to the Chicago White Sox for three prospects Tuesday.
Just about out of postseason contention since the first month of the year, the Mets sent the switch-hitting, 10-time Gold Glove winner to Chicago for pitchers Edwin Almonte and Royce Ring, and infielder Andrew Salvo.
Alomar was a major bust in one-plus seasons with the Mets. He had hit .300 or better in nine of the previous 10 years and established himself as arguably the best defensive second baseman in history, but did little to justify his reputation.
While he struggled in the field, Alomar was especially disappointing at the plate. He hit .266 with 11 homers and 53 RBI in 2002 and was batting .262 with two homers and 22 RBI this season.
The White Sox are hoping Alomar can upgrade a position that has been a weakness since Ray Durham was traded last July. D'Angelo Jimenez, Tony Graffanino and Walt Harris have been playing second, but none of the three is hitting better than .255.
Alomar is a free agent at the end of the season. According to the New York Daily News, the Mets will pick up the remaining $3.9 million on his contract.
July 1, 2003
FLUSHING, New York (Ticker) - The New York Mets have given up on Roberto Alomar, trading the future Hall of Fame second baseman to the Chicago White Sox for three prospects Tuesday.
Just about out of postseason contention since the first month of the year, the Mets sent the switch-hitting, 10-time Gold Glove winner to Chicago for pitchers Edwin Almonte and Royce Ring, and infielder Andrew Salvo.
Alomar was a major bust in one-plus seasons with the Mets. He had hit .300 or better in nine of the previous 10 years and established himself as arguably the best defensive second baseman in history, but did little to justify his reputation.
While he struggled in the field, Alomar was especially disappointing at the plate. He hit .266 with 11 homers and 53 RBI in 2002 and was batting .262 with two homers and 22 RBI this season.
The White Sox are hoping Alomar can upgrade a position that has been a weakness since Ray Durham was traded last July. D'Angelo Jimenez, Tony Graffanino and Walt Harris have been playing second, but none of the three is hitting better than .255.
Alomar is a free agent at the end of the season. According to the New York Daily News, the Mets will pick up the remaining $3.9 million on his contract.