The Mets have signed free agent infielder Alex Cora. Boston's WEEI was the first to report the one year, $2 million deal.
Cora will be the Mets backup infielder and could end up being a very important signing because of Luis Castillo's health concerns.
Cora hit .270 with a .371 on-base percentage in 152 at bats with the Red Sox last season. Cora has not had a significant starting role since he played second base for the L.A. Dodgers in 2004. He has played shortstop, second, and third base in his 11-year career.
Omar Minaya seems to have a knack for acquiring "has-been" infielders.
Jose Valentin, who was picked up off the scrap heap in 2006, stepped in and contributed nicely (.271, 18 HR, 62 RBI, 324 ABs) for the NL East Champion Mets.
Last season's backup infielder, Damion Easley, stepped up and hit .298 in June, July, and August while filling in for the injured Castillo.
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