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BDD: Mets Acquire Luis Ayala from Washington

The New York Mets announced today they have acquired righthanded relief pitcher Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a player to be named later…that player will be Anderson Hernandez. The Nationals mistakenly released the name.

Crashburn Alley Posted: August 17, 2008 at 04:15 PM | 20 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. PreservedFish Posted: August 17, 2008 at 05:38 PM (#2906240)

Can't hurt.

2. TerpNats Posted: August 17, 2008 at 05:38 PM (#2906241)

The Nationals may have mistakenly released the name, but if you saw Ayala's recent conflagrations, you'll know it was the Mets who made the mistake here. Rejoice, Phils and Fish fans.

3. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: August 17, 2008 at 05:47 PM (#2906257)

I am not sure it can help either.

Apparently the Mets are trading IPOR for him. Talk about your "bag of balls".

4. Hurdle's Heroes (SuperBaes) Posted: August 17, 2008 at 06:26 PM (#2906346)

So there's that big bullpen move; I was wondering how long it would take Omar to get on the board.

5. Enrico Pallazzo Posted: August 17, 2008 at 06:37 PM (#2906366)

Was Minaya in charge when Ayala was having those good years with the Expos? Because that might be affecting his decision here.

6. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: August 17, 2008 at 06:41 PM (#2906371)

Fangraphs has his velocity being better than last year and as good as it was when he was putting up good numbers for the Nats in 2005 and 2007. It's a shot in the dark and they gave up nothing for him. He's probably going to get Kunz's roster spot so he's not really taking away from someone who is helping the team this year.

I'd have liked to see them get someone better but this is a solid move.

7. Harvey Berkman Posted: August 17, 2008 at 06:52 PM (#2906382)

Was Minaya in charge when Ayala was having those good years with the Expos? Because that might be affecting his decision here.

Yes.

8. The Most Interesting Man In The World Posted: August 17, 2008 at 07:49 PM (#2906450)

Is Anderson Hernandez the love child of Larry Anderson and Keith Hernandez?

9. Crispix Attacks Posted: August 17, 2008 at 08:14 PM (#2906505)

No, Marlon Anderson and Roberto Hernandez. It was quite embarrassing for both of them when Anderson Hernandez was brought up from the minors in 2005 and all three had to share a clubhouse. Then the couple became estranged, but Roberto Hernandez was brought back in that trade with the Pirates. Tres awkward once more!

10. Bobby Bonilla's Annuity (Matt) Posted: August 17, 2008 at 08:32 PM (#2906543)

One of our best nicknames. So long, IPOR.

11. sbiel2 Posted: August 17, 2008 at 09:39 PM (#2906575)

Ayala I think was really overused early in the season, and he's been overthrowing and lost a lot of command. I'm guessing he was still building back arm strength from the TJ and was messed up with the 30+ or so appearances he had by June.

Ayala may not be so reliable this year, but I woudn't be at all shocked to see him regain his 2005 form next year.

12. MM1f Posted: August 17, 2008 at 09:52 PM (#2906577)

What does IPOR mean?

13. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: August 17, 2008 at 10:07 PM (#2906580)

In Play, out recorded.

It's what Gameday almost always showed after an Anderson Hernandez plate appearance.

14. cardsfanboy

Posted: August 17, 2008 at 10:10 PM (#2906581)

Damn east coast bias invades even these boards, I mean here we have an article about the Mets acquiring a need(if poor) reliever and yet I don't remember any threads about the Cardinals acquiring a much needed reliever.. Damn Bias.

......what do you mean the Cardinals didn't acquire an obvious needed reliever? Nevermind. :( (man Mo sucks)

15. Raskolnikov Posted: August 17, 2008 at 11:47 PM (#2906616)

I like the deal. Ayala has a nice slider/breaking pitch to righties. Struck out DWright with it.

16. Exploring Leftist Conservatism since 2008 (ark..) Posted: August 18, 2008 at 01:40 AM (#2906646)

I like the deal. Ayala has a nice slider/breaking pitch to righties. Struck out DWright with it.

Likewise. He's death on righties, and lefties don't exactly slaughter him. If used judiciously, with regard for this being a down year for him, what's not to like?

Do the Mets have arb rights next year?

17. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: August 18, 2008 at 04:18 AM (#2906702)

Ayala is going to be a free agent at the end of the season.

18. KJOK Posted: August 18, 2008 at 05:46 AM (#2906726)

Damn east coast bias invades even these boards, I mean here we have an article about the Mets acquiring a need(if poor) reliever and yet I don't remember any threads about the Cardinals acquiring a much needed reliever.. Damn Bias.

......what do you mean the Cardinals didn't acquire an obvious needed reliever? Nevermind. :( (man Mo sucks)

LaRussa has finally stopped using Isringhausen in crucial situations - that's almost like getting a reliever...

19. Philippe Posted: August 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM (#2906769)

The ranks of former Expos left on the Nationals are down to almost nothing: Chad Cordero, Nick Johnson and Shawn Hill are the only ones who are currently active (although active is a bit much for permanent DL fodder like Hill and Johnson). There are more on the Mets, with Church, Schneider, Alou and now Ayala; there is probably another team or two that also out-Exposes the Nats (LAA of A ?).

20. Lassus Posted: August 18, 2008 at 12:55 PM (#2906790)

Mark my words, at one point between now and October, Mets fans will be advocating sending Ayala into orbit with that home plate.

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