Ramon Castro signed to one year deal

Ramon Castro was

signed

today by the Mets to a $800,000 deal with incentives based on the amount of games he plays.

My favorite moment of the 2005 season was provided by Castro. On August 30th when Castro hit the three run home run to put the Mets .5 game behind the Philles in the wild card race. That moment was one of the biggest home runs of the last 5 years. He also followed up the next game with a solo home run. Castro was one of the best back-up catchers in the majors last year and, along with Piazza, they provided a great catching tandem. The only two players the Mets have left that are arbitration eligible is Chris Woodward and Victor Zambrano. Also, Mike Pelfrey's deal was

officially

announced and Bryan Hoch notes that Pelfrey will report to Post St. Lucie for the final day of the Mets' mini camp.