The Mets have announced that Shaun Marcum has been diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and he will not pitch again this season. He will have surgery on Monday. The team has recalled pitcher Gonzalez Germen from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Marcum's issue will allow him to throw again in roughly two months, but he does indeed have contract details that give him performance bonuses if he happens to accomplish certain things, such as innings pitched and time on the roster. With that being said, the Mets will remain cautious and not push for Marcum to return, especially in a non-contending season.
Marcum originally signed a one year, $4 million deal with the Mets back over the winter. In 14 appearances (12 starts) for the Mets, he was 1-10 with a 5.29 ERA while tossing 78.1 innings.
Admittedly, I loved the Marcum signing when it first was announced, as I thought he would be an underrated acquisition who could possibly be a solid number 3 in the team's rotation. However, the big red flag with the Marcum has always been his health, and that was a major problem for him this season. After battling several elbow and shoulder injuries, this problem emerged, and ultimately was the final nail in the coffin for Marcum.
My wish was originally to have Marcum have a successful season and shop him at the trading deadline. However, Marcum's trade value was so minuscule all season long, and the Mets probably would have had to designate him for assignment if he continued to struggle.
Anyway, Adios Shaun Marcum! I wish we could've gotten to see your good side because you are a great pitcher when on your A game. You also could've netted us a pretty darn good prospect too. Well, anyway what's done is done, and Marcum will be remembered as one of Sandy Alderson's worst signings.
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