Rod Barajas 1Originally uploaded by Michael G. BaronIt's funny how quickly things change in the microcosm of NY sports.When he was signed in spring training many fans complained that he was a waist of a roster spot and would rather go with Blanco/Santos./Thole.Then as the pitching staff improved and his bat was hot, Rod Barajas was Hot Rod, another gem Omar had found.But there wasn't much clamouring just before today's game when it was announced that Barajas was claimed and sent to the Dodgers.Those with short ropes were no longer crediting him with the improvements in the pitching staff and only looking at his diminishing batting average.Then there were those, which includes myself, who figure if the season is over then they might as well let Thole get the practice.While fans might not be sad to see Rod go, it sounds like some of his teammates would like to go with him...Morale low here. One Met, watching Barajas say goodbyes, half-jokes "Can Igo with him?" so...
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