NEW YORK METS BREAKING NEWS ----------------------------------------------------------------
July 19, 2004
============================================ METS ACQUIRE DEJEAN FOR GARCIA ============================================ http://lists.mlb.com/u/541465/1537598
The Mets eased the logjam on the their bench Monday afternoon and at the same time added bullpen depth when they traded outfielder Karim Garcia to Baltimore for right-handed setup man Mike DeJean.
DeJean, who is 0-5 with a 6.13 ERA in 37 games this year, went 4-7 with a 4.87 ERA with 18 saves in 58 games with the Milwaukee Brewers last season. He was acquired by St. Louis on August 22nd and was 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA and one save in 18 contests.
'Mike will bring experience and depth to our bullpen,' said Mets General Manager Jim Duquette. 'He has had success in the National League and has the savvy of pitching well in close games.'