New York Mets accquire Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach
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New York City : NY : USA | Aug 14, 2012 at 12:42 PM PDT
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New York City New York. The New York Mets accquired right handed hitting Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later after the Mets claimed Shoppach from the waiver wire.

Shoppach is going to be a free agent at the end of the 2012 Major League Baseball season. Shoppach has a batting average of .280, five home runs and 17 runs batted in while playing 48 games with the Boston Red Sox in 2012.

New York Mets right handed hitting catcher Rob Johnson is presently serving as Josh Thole backup catcher. Johnson is probably going to sent to the New York Mets AAA minor league team in Buffalo and return to the Mets when the rosters expand on September 1, 2012.

Shoppach is expected to be with the Mets on Wednesday. Johnson and Mike Nickeas have a combined batting average of .196 in 2012. Shoppach has a career batting average of .270 average against left handed pitchers.

News sources Adam Rubin and ESPNNewYork.com

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Posted By SofiaAmbrosia SofiaAmbrosia | 9 months ago
well written sports update, rated up and promoted.
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Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 9 months ago
Thank you Sofia for your kind comments.
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Posted By faraway faraway | 9 months ago
Nice sport report ......thanks for sharing
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Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 9 months ago
Thank you faraway for your kind comments of support.
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Posted By Redhanded101 Redhanded | 9 months ago
Good pick up for the Mets. THis is a big upgrade at the catching position. Josh Thole is proving to be a punch & judy light hitting below par defensive catcher.
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Reply By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 9 months ago
That is true Kelly has more punch in his bat than the current Mets catchers.
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