We all remeber him. A very average player, whenever he was above average, he followed it by being below average. Our very own human rain delay, he would take his time between pitches. When the Mets didn't retain him, I was very excited…only to find out that he went to the Orioles, who I usually watch because I don't get the Mets on TV down here. So I got to see the guy pitch more than ever over the last few seasons.
Well today the Orioles announced that their time with Trachsel is over. They designated him for assignment today, and now he is on waivers. This year, he has been horrible. He almost blew a 9-1 lead in the ninth inning over the weekend for the Orioles and his season ERA is 8.39. He has also developed a nasty habit this year for walking 2 batters for everyone 1 batter he strikes out.
He has said a few times this season that if the Orioles let him go, he would retire. (He did hit his 2500 inning pitched this year, which is a nice accomplishment for him). If no one claims him, he will most likely retire rather than go to the minors. He had a good career because in this game, when you are average, that means your good (wish more things in life are like that). So, while its always sad to see someone go, it really is time for Trachsel, because I really doubt anyone will pick him up.
By the way, Omar, Trachsel is not a solution in anyway to the Mets current problems.
