Mets are doing the Cairo series

[Cowtipper]

 

The first in the series was Miguel, who played for the club in 2005. Next in the series is Christian, Miguel's son, whom the Mets claimed from the Phillies today. Though not a high-average hitter, the infielder has good speed, stealing 25, 33 and 26 bases over the past three years, respectively. He has 90 walks to just 76 Ks at Triple-A this year and owns a .360 career OBP. He has two full seasons of Triple-A experience under his belt, plus a good chunk of a third. 

Cairo can play all over the place, with significant experience at third, second, short and in the outfield. He was originally taken by the Guardians in the 4th round of the 2019 draft.

Welcome aboard, Christian. 

[Edgy MD]

Welcome aboard to Christian indeed.

But I was really hoping there was going to be an MLB series in Cairo in 2027.

[Edgy MD]

Christian sure bears the image and likeness of his dad.

[whippoorwill]

Come on that’s the same guy

[Edgy MD]

Here's a younger version of Miguel (left), alongside Christian.

(Old '90s portrait studio lighting was tacky, but anything beats the Gray Void.)

[Frayed Knot]

I saw the thread title and was worried MLB had roped the Mets into playing a regular season series in Egypt next season.

[whippoorwill]

I did too!  
 

but how cool would that be??

[duan]

pretty hot actually - Cairo's daily average highs are 27c  (81 f) - 35c to 34c (93f) during the baseball season.