Mike Cameron was the Mets center fielder from 2002-2004 and the right fielder for 2005 after the Beltran signing.Cameron was a gold glover caliber fielder with a solid bat and decent speed, who was taken back by the acquisition of Carlos Beltran. Some believe that the one time All-Star and lifetime .250 hitter requested a trade after the 2005 season, at 33 y/o he still had several years left in his legs in center.After the now infamous collision others believed that Shea was too small for two center fielders and the Mets moved him to avoid another catastrophe. Of course it could have simply been a cost cutting measure, Cammy was owed 18M over three years (2007 - 7M but a 500k buyout). Not only is Cammy a solid fielder with decent on base speed but he averages 20 HRs a year and is considered a great clubhouse guy. Last year he signed a one year deal worth 7M and is a free agent this year. Marty Noble in answering questions about next year's roster said he liked the idea of Cammy ...
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