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| 1993 | Former Mets All-star infielder Howard Johnson, who will turn 33 at the end of the month, becomes the first free agent to sign with another team this off-season when he agrees to a one-year deal worth $2,100,000 to play for the Rockies. The switch-hitting slugger, who led the National League in homers (38) and RBIs (117) two years ago, has seen his production drop in recent seasons, primarily due to injuries. |
| 2002 |
"What I’m most happy about is the fact that I’ve been able to be out there every day. The manager knows I’ll be there. There have been some ups and downs but I’ve been pretty consistent over the course of more than 1,000 games." - JESSE OROSCO, major league reliever reflecting on his long career. Jesse Orosco, the 24-year veteran who is the all-time leader in games pitched at 1,187, agrees to a one-year contract with the Padres, which is estimated to be worth $800,000. The 45-year-old lefty reliever, the oldest player in the majors, started his major league career with the Mets in 1979 after being traded by the Twins for Jerry Koosman. |
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