November 25, 200322 yr Jesse Orosco, at 46 the oldest player in the major leagues, agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The left-hander would get an $800,000 salary if he is added to the major league roster and would have the chance to earn an additional $200,000 in performance bonuses. Orosco, was 2-2 with two saves and a 7.68 ERA in 65 games last season with San Diego, the New York Yankees and Minnesota. He turns 47 on April 21. "He got the three things he wanted," said Orosco's agent, Alan Meersand. "He's on a contender. He's close to home in San Diego and he got No. 47. When you've done what he's done in the game, it comes down to getting his uniform number." Orosco has set major league records with 1,252 games pitched and 1,248 relief appearances over 24 seasons. He started his major league career with the New York Mets in 1979 and also has pitched for Los Angeles, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Baltimore and St. Louis. Orosco has an 87-80 career record with 144 saves, a 3.16 ERA. A two-time All-Star, he got the final out of the 1986 World Series for the Mets against Boston.
November 25, 200322 yr I still can't figure out why people keep signing him, but man its just more reason to be a lefty. Too bad I couldn't of made it, cause once I would of been up...someone would of had use for me, lol.
November 25, 200322 yr Is every team out there out for bragging rights or something for signing this old dude. Come on now he's had it, let the man enjoy the rest of his life for chrissakes & stop asking him to play. LOL
November 26, 200322 yr On the topic of old guys pitching: I sleep with my radio on. It is tuned into ESPN Radio. They were talking about Warrren Spahn and his passing, and in my dreams he was pitched in a big league game this season, and won, as an 82 year old! I also dreamed that I was watching ESPNews, and the Bottom Line told me that Robbie Alomar signed a two year deal with Baltimore. When I woke up, it took me a few minutes to realize that that was not real. I love crazy baseball dreams. My subconcious is a hot stove.
November 26, 200322 yr Too bad we couldn't have gotten him. Forget Flash, Foulke, Hasegawa, Hawkins, and co; I want Orosco, we could have had him close.
November 26, 200322 yr Too bad we couldn't have gotten him. Forget Flash, Foulke, Hasegawa, Hawkins, and co; I want Orosco, we could have had him close. That's no worse than the guy who wanted John Franco to come and close.
November 26, 200322 yr That's no worse than the guy who wanted John Franco to come and close. Yeah, but he was serious. I still can't believe that one.
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