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BIXLER!!!1

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 16 2012 10:56 AM

Yes, the Mets have signed Brian Bixler to a minor league deal and ST invite. RH hitter with good versatility, he's the new Jason Bay.

Swan Swan H Nov 16 2012 10:59 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

So I read it wrong? They didn't sign Bix Beiderbecke?

Edgy MD Nov 16 2012 11:03 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

The great tradition of BB's on the Mets historical roster continues. Could Brian Bogusevic be far behind? He's played seven different positions. I'm calling him Bugs Bunny.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 16 2012 11:18 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

I have a mental image of his playing SS and the OF against us in one game-- and hitting us hard in that game-- for the Pirates a couple of years ago. Am I hallucinating?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 16 2012 11:36 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

One of the beat writers was remembering a big bomb he hit off Oliver Perez shortly before Ollie was cut. But yeah, plays infield and outfield, and can hit LH pitching. Not a bad part to have around I suppose.

seawolf17 Nov 16 2012 11:37 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Maybe in Spring Training, because he's never done much of anything against us in the regular season. 5-20 with a double.

Edgy MD Nov 16 2012 11:46 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Small bit o' bad news for Ronny C.

Ashie62 Nov 16 2012 07:40 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Bixler..30 years old.....189 career BA and all of 1.12 years service time. What a stud.

smg58 Nov 16 2012 08:14 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

AAA depth that's good to have, but you really hope you don't need.

Fman99 Nov 16 2012 08:40 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

I was just reading about this on www.whofuckincares.org/mets

Edgy MD Nov 16 2012 08:46 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Ashie62 wrote: Bixler..30 years old.....189 career BA and all of 1.12 years service time. What a stud. Please don't be that guy, Mad Dog.

Swan Swan H Nov 16 2012 08:52 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

I just ordered our 15-game plan for 2013, and I fully intend to be there the day he turns into Lou Ferrigno.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 16 2012 09:14 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

This is how we reacted when the Mets signed R.A. Dickey a few years ago.

Edgy MD Nov 16 2012 09:49 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Some folks like to sell low, emotionally.

Swan Swan H Nov 17 2012 05:51 AM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Finding a gem, or at least a passable cubic zirconia, amongst guys like this can be very useful. If Mike Baxter wasn't around Howie Rose would still be counting the days until the Mets' first no-hitter. Plus, as teams move inexorably toward a 15-man pitching staff versatility has real value. He has another Metly tie in his past - he was DFA'ed by the Clevelands in 2010 to clear a spot for Anderson Hernandez.

MFS62 Nov 17 2012 04:18 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

Whew! When I heard the name, I thought it might be this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Btfsplk Later

Frayed Knot Nov 17 2012 05:23 PM Re: BIXLER!!!1

MFS62 wrote: Whew! When I heard the name, I thought it might be this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Btfsplk Later There'd be a lot of rain-outs if we signed him.