Jason Pridie claimed by Mets
February 9, 2010
Kelly Thesier reported today on Twitter that outfielder, Jason Pridie, was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. Pridie was put on waivers to make room on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Orlando Hudson.
Pridie was originally selected by the Twins as a Rule 5 draft pick in 2005 but ended up being sent back to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays due to not having any open spots on their 25-man roster. He eventually was traded to the Twins in a package deal that sent Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett and Eduardo Morlan to the Rays in exchange for himself, Delmon Young and Brendan Harris.
Pridie batted .268 in two seasons with the Rochester Red Wings with 22 home runs and 114 RBI. He has also had his proverbial cup of coffee in the big leagues going 0-4 with a walk and a sacrifice in six plate appearances with the Twins. He only made one appearance with the club last season as a pinch runner in an interleague game against the Houston Astros.
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