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1.12.2003
Shinjo's back in Queens The contract is reportedly for $600,000 with performance incentives that could make it worth up to $1 million. This is not a big signing by any means, but he'll be a nice defensively replacement in the Met outfield at all three positions and a decent bat off the bench. He's also insurance if Cedeno should succumb to injury and can spot start as needed. Shinjo had a real bad season in 2002 offensively, but there's certainly a chance that he can return to 2001 form (when he was with the Mets) and be a perfectly reasonable and cheap fourth outfielder. Given the Mets current lack of depth in the outfield, there's not a whole lot to complain about here at this price (he made substantially more last season). He's also a fan favorite and is very entertaining to watch in the outfield, as he's quite flashy. Even with the positive things I've had to say about him, it's pretty funny that Shinjo and Brad Fullmer, a far superior offensive player, have signed in the past week for pretty comparable money. Even assuming a pretty substantial hometown/championship team discount with Fullmer, it's hard to believe he couldn't have done a bit better. In any case, this signing looks fine for the Mets. - |