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Found February 03, 2009 on Dom D's Mets Fan Blog:
PLAYERS: Ty Wigginton,  Kevin Millar,  Melvin Mora
TEAMS: Baltimore Orioles,  Houston Astros,  New York Mets

According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles have signed Ty Wigginton to a two year contract.

Wiggington will receive $6 million for the two years, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Wigginton hit .285 with 23 home runs and 58 RBIs with the Astros last season.

Wigginton likely will serve as a right-handed hitting first baseman and DH, replacing free agent Kevin Millar. He also will back up Melvin Mora at third base.

The Mets missed the boat on another former player that Fans can relate to.. I guess 3 Million a year was going way beyond what the Mets wanted to spend..
Original Story: http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2009/02/...
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