Monday, January 19, 2009

Mets Sign Fossum, Cooper to Minor League Deals

Matt Cerrone at MetsBlog is relaying the news that Mets have picked up LHP Casey Fossum and minor league outfielder Justin Cooper.

These two agreed to minor league deals on Sunday.

Fossum has a career 5.47 ERA, but it couldn't hurt to have another arm (especially a left-handed one) at AAA in case of emergency. Lefties hit .243 against him last season. If the need arises he could be used as a long reliever.

Jason Cooper is a career minor leaguer, but he brings some good karma to the Mets organization as he has won three straight Community Service Awards from the Buffalo Bisons.

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