So Thayer!

[G-Fafif]

Misch down, Thayer up.

Thayer? There...

The New York Mets today announced the team has ... selected the contract of righthanded pitcher Dale Thayer from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. To make room on the active roster for Pagan and Thayer, the Mets have optioned outfielder Fernando Martinez to Buffalo and have designated lefthanded pitcher Pat Misch for assignment. Thayer will wear #46 and will be available for tonight�s game. Thayer, 30, pitched in 20 games with the Bisons prior to his selection, compiling a 2-0 record with four saves, a 2.05 ERA (six earned runs/26.1 innings) and 25 strikeouts. The 6-0, 180-pound native of Fountain Valley, CA, made one appearance for Tampa Bay last season and allowed six earned runs in 2.0 innings (27.00 ERA). He pitched in 11 games out of the Rays bullpen in 2009, recording his only career save and compiling a 4.61 ERA (seven earned runs/13.2 innings). For his career, he has not recorded a decision and has a 7.47 ERA (13 earned runs/15.2 innings) in 12 major league games.

[G-Fafif]

He's not Thayer, I'm Thayer!

[G-Fafif]

We'll see what Dale Thayer can do this weekend when Chasey's at the bat.

[Ceetar]

my guess is he's here temporarily if/when they need a pitcher, of the SP variety, for Tuesday.

[G-Fafif]

Oh, and first Dale on the Mets since Murray.

Though not this one:

[G-Fafif]

Or this one:

[G-Fafif]

Or, as Dales go, this one:

[Met Hunter]

So this team now has a Chip and Dale to go along with the Mike and Ike from earkier this season.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

"I'm often confused for my teenage daughter Dale."