As we’ve seen, the Mets are trying to scoop up a whole bunch of catchers. They have Omir Santos and Josh Thole, and they signed Chris Coste yesterday and added him to the 40-man. They’re also in talks with Henry Blanco.
But Kelly Shoppach, coming off a decent 2009, where he hit .214 / .335 / .399 with 12 home runs and 40 RBI, was just traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later.
Why were the Mets not interested? He’s cheaper than Bengie Molina, who the Mets have their sights set on. Sure, Shoppach’s not amazing behind the plate, but either is anyone else out there, especially Molina.
What really might interest Omar Minaya, but not me, is what the Rays do with Dioner Navarro.
If the Rays non-tender him, the Mets could look to add him to add to the depth at the catching position. He’s not someone I would clamor for, or even suggest in passing, but as the Mets look to add players at this position, I’m sure Minaya will be interested.