Rod Barajas Claimed by Dodgers

It was announced today that the Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed Rod Barajas off waivers from the New York Mets.

It appears that the Dodgers will be sending cash considerations to the Mets in exchange for Barajas.

This move reflects the directions that these two teams are heading. The Mets get out paying Barajas the rest of his salary and are receiving money in return.

Since Barajas was to be a free agent at the end of the year, the Mets are showing that they are ready to give up on this season and look to the future. Hopefully, they use some of the money on a free agent signing this offseason.

The Mets called up Jesus Felicano to replace Barajas on their roster. The move will als...

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