SB Nation New York - Kelly Shoppach Trade: New York Mets Acquire Catcherhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-08-15T18:40:06-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30083782012-08-15T18:40:06-04:002012-08-15T18:40:06-04:00Kelly Shoppach Trade: Mets Option Rob Johnson To Triple-A
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<p>A day after trading for catcher <span>Kelly Shoppach</span>, the <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Mets</a> made a roster move Wednesday to make room for their new acquisition, as they <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/metsblog/mets_send_johnson_to_triple_to_make_pY5vNeAjVxMSDtnHLgUGDL?utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=++++++++Mets+Blog&utm_source=dlvr.it">sent catcher Rob Johnson to Triple-A Buffalo</a>. Shoppach was not listed in the <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/235816370963611648">Mets' lineup Wednesday</a> when knuckleballer <span>R.A. Dickey</span> was scheduled to take the mound for the Mets against the <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Reds</a> (7:10 p.m. ET on SNY).</p>
<p>This was Johnson's second stint with the Mets this season, and the backup has compiled a .250 batting average with four RBI in just 52 at-bats.</p>
<p>Because of his lack of hitting and<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/8/15/3244409/kelly-shoppach-trade-mets-red-sox/in/3008378"> consistency with the glove</a>, Johnson was a no-brainer to be sent down for the Mets, who are trying to stay in the postseason race.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/8/15/3245620/kelly-shoppach-trade-mets-rob-johnson-optioned-triple-a-buffaloJared Smith2012-08-15T10:51:55-04:002012-08-15T10:51:55-04:00Kelly Shoppach Trade: Blog Reaction To The Deal
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<p>On Tuesday, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> added a new player to their major league roster.</p>
<p><span>Kelly Shoppach</span> was acquired from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Boston Red Sox</a> for a player to be named later. The trade essentially provides quality competition for incumbent backstop <span>Josh Thole</span> and all but guarantees the end of <span>Mike Nickeas</span> seeing any real time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/8/14/3242540/mets-acquire-kelly-shoppach">Over at Amazin' Avenue</a>, blogger Eno Sarris is concerned about Shoppach's shoddy defense, but overall is pleased with general manager Sandy Alderson's move:</p>
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<p>"...the tandem [<span>Rob Johnson</span> and Nickeas] he'll replace wasn't great with the glove either, and this team has not placed a great emphasis on defense. That makes Kelly Shoppach a great fit for his new team, if only for the next six weeks. The 32-year-old will be a free agent for the first time this offseason, after making $1.35 million in his last year of arbitration."</p>
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<p>At this point, the Mets don't have much to lose in this low-risk gamble for Shoppach.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/8/15/3244409/kelly-shoppach-trade-mets-red-soxMatt Verderame2012-08-14T15:00:32-04:002012-08-14T15:00:32-04:00Kelly Shoppach Trade: New York Mets Acquire Catcher
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<figcaption>Catcher Kelly Shoppach has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Boston Red Sox. Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>The Mets have acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> have <a href="http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/8/14/3242540/mets-acquire-kelly-shoppach">acquired</a> catcher <span>Kelly Shoppach</span> from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Boston Red Sox</a> for a player to be named later in a waiver-wire trade on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Shoppach was placed on waivers by the Red Sox on <a href="http://www.overthemonster.com/2012/8/10/3234339/mike-aviles-kelly-shoppach-placed-on-waivers">Aug. 10</a> and cleared waivers on <a href="http://www.overthemonster.com/2012/8/14/3241673/kelly-shoppach-clears-waivers">Tuesday morning</a>, opening him up to be dealt to another team. The 32-year-old catcher was signed to a one-year contract by Boston this past offseason and was acting as the club's backup.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Mets"><s>#</s><b>Mets</b></a> moves: Claim catcher Kelly Shoppach on a waiver claim from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later.</p>
— New York Mets (@Mets) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/235439420977852417" data-datetime="2012-08-14T18:15:06+00:00">August 14, 2012</a>
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<p>Shoppach appeared in 48 games with the Red Sox during 2012, registering a .250 batting average in 158 plate appearances in addition to five home runs, 12 doubles and 17 RBI.</p>
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