The Failed Experiment: Freddy Garcia

Unsurprisingly, the Mets announced today that they have released Freddy Garcia. Freddy was reportedly throwing so softly that he was unable to break a sheet of paper. The Mets promptly cut him.
According to Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News (who’s report was passed on by MLBTradeRumors.com - which is where I read it), Gracia was “mostly in the mid-70s” with off-speed stuff in the “mid-60s”. My brother Rob was throwing in the mid-70s in junior high. There are kids in the Little League World Series who wouldn’t have had trouble turning on his fastball. That’s pretty sad.

Freddy, I had high hopes for you heading into the Spring. I told more than one person that the Mets did well to sign you. And I routinely used the phrase “What’s the worst that could happen?” Unfortunately, we’re at the worst, Freddy.

Best of luck.