Luis Garcia
Posted by Steve L. on February 13th, 2006 · Comments (2)
From the Daily News:
Luis Garcia of Mexico, a first baseman who played for two months in the Mets system last year, intends to sign a minor-league contract with the Yankees, according to a Mexican baseball official quoted on ESPNdeportes.com.
Garcia batted .219 with nine homers and 24 RBI in 41 games for Triple-A Norfolk last year and then returned to Mexico and hit .273 with five homers and 28 RBI in 38 games for Sultanes de Monterrey.
He’s 27. Bats right-handed. Has some power. Andy Phillips insurance?
He’s been around. The Red Sox, Indians, Dodgers and Mets have all taken him for a ride so far and let him go.
Interesting how Cashman’s been stockpiling players…
He may offer Phillips insurance. Couldn’t hurt. I’m not expecting too much out of Garcia.
Richard Hidalgo’s still out there and now the Reds, Red Sox and others are in hot pursuit. Cashman could’ve picked him up without competition a few weeks ago. He’s no Al Kaline but he could’ve been a pleasant and inexpensive surprise in 2006.