The New York Mets have agreed to terms with OF/2B Willie Harris on a Minor League contract. The specifics on the contract are not yet known aside from the fact it is a Minor League deal.
Harris will likely compete for several roles this Spring. An experienced second baseman, he will probably join the rest of the troupe who are auditioning for the role of starting second baseman. In addition, he will also contend for a role on the team as a utility player whose primary role will be to serve under the second baseman (whoever it may be) and SS Jose Reyes.
His most intriguing audition will be as a fourth outfielder. Essentially, the Mets have lacked such a player since OF Endy Chavez was traded to the Seattle Mariners after the 2008 season. That role is still wide open. Prior to the signing of Harris, the front runner for the position was OF Jason Pridie.
Harris has played the past three seasons with the Washington Nationals. Last season he batted .183 with ten home runs, 32 runs batted in and five stolen bases. He is regarded as one of the best defensive outfielders in the National League.
Harris is most well-known to Mets fans for his defense. Over the past four seasons, he has made several game-saving and/or game-winning catches against the Mets while playing for the Nats and the Atlanta Braves.
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