If it wasn't an off day in camp there is no way this would have gotten this much attention. The Mets have signed Junior Spivey to a minor league deal, it's as much an indictment of Ramon Martinez who's hitting .167 as it is a depth acquistion but what does make it surprising is that Jose Valentin and Andy Green are both hitting well. The 34 y/o right handed middle infielder rose to the major league level in 2001, he was an all-star in 2002 and for his first four seasons hit .270. But 2005 was his last season in the majors when he hit only .221, since then he has languished in the minors. It looks like Buffalo will have a very deep infield with Jose Valentin, Andy Green, Ramon Martinez, Nick Evans and Junior Spivey....The Mets signed veteran infielder Junior Spivey to a minor-league contract. Spivey, 34, who played for Arizona, Milwaukee and Washington from 2001-2005, appeared in two games for Boston during spring training last season before being released. He will report...
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