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Raul Chavez | Catcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (40) / 3/18/1973
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 243
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mets signed C Raul Chavez to a minor league contract.
He'll get a spring training invite. Chavez spent all of the 2010 season at the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, where he hit just .210/.260/.320 over 200 at-bats. The Mets are set at catcher with Josh Thole and Ronny Paulino, so Chavez will serve as depth at Triple-A, though he could make the opening day roster while Paulino serves the remainder of his suspension. Fri, Jan 14, 2011 08:22:00 PM

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Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Blue Jays re-signed catcher Raul Chavez to a minor league contract.

Chavez, 36, hit .258/.285/.346 in 2009 with two homers and 15 RBI in 159 at-bats. He should get a shot at the Jays' backup catching gig, as long as the organization doesn't find a more reliable option.
Sun, Dec 13, 2009 02:04:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Blue Jays non-tendered catcher Raul Chavez.

Nice of the Jays to wait until mid-December to tell Chavez his services were no longer required. Unless, that is, they're just makign the move with the intention of re-signing him to a minor league deal. The defensive-minded 36-year-old will have a very difficult time landing a backup gig with several teams already having filled spots.
Sun, Dec 13, 2009 12:35:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Blue Jays purchased the contract of catcher Raul Chavez from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Jays weren't willing to go to J.P. Arencibia just yet, so Chavez will play behind Rod Barajas for at least the next couple of weeks and maybe for a couple of months. He won't get as much playing time as Michael Barrett was receiving.
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 01:04:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Raul Chavez and the Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor league contract.

With Chavez out of the picture in Pittsburgh, Robinzon Diaz and Jason Jaramillo will likely compete to back up Ryan Doumit.
Related: Blue Jays, Robinzon Diaz, Jason Jaramillo
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wed, Dec 31, 2008 10:59:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Catcher Raul Chavez has refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Chavez is now a minor league free agent and can sign on with any organization. Pirates GM Neal Huntington said he'd like to have the 35-year-old catcher back, especially with the loss of Ronny Paulino, but the team's catching situation is still just as crowded.
Thu, Dec 11, 2008 09:54:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Raul Chavez went 1-for-3 with three RBI as the Pirates defeated the Astros on Wednesday night.

Chavez hit a two-run single and and also notched a sacrifice fly. The Pirates are reportedly considering keeping him instead of Ronny Paulino when Ryan Doumit comes back later this week, and tonight's effort may help his cause. He's hitting .241/.241/.310 on the season, and Paulino is hitting .218/.287/.318 with suspect defense.
Related: Ryan Doumit, Ronny Paulino
Wed, Jun 4, 2008 09:50:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Pirates purchases the contract of catcher Raul Chavez from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Chavez will serve as Ronny Paulino's backup while Ryan Doumit is sidelined by a fractured thumb and won't have any fantasy value.
Wed, May 14, 2008 11:38:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Pirates reassigned catcher Raul Chavez and Michel Hernandez to minor league camp.

The Pirates never considered carrying a third catcher to free up Ryan Doumit for extra outfield duty. Doumit will play behind Ronny Paulino at the beginning of the season.
Sat, Mar 22, 2008 04:43:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Pirates signed C Raul Chavez, RHP T.J. Beam and INF-OF Jose Macias to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training.

The Pirates are just announcing some deals that were agreed to weeks ago. Chavez is strictly insurance against a couple of injuries to catchers.
Related: Jose Macias, T.J. Beam
Fri, Jan 11, 2008 07:58:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Yankees reassigned C Raul Chavez, LHP Ben Kozlowski, INF Andy Cannizaro, INF Angel Chavez and OF Bronson Sardinha to minor league camp.

Chavez recovered quickly from a broken hand suffered in winter ball, but he still wasn't much of a factor in the competition to take over as Jorge Posada's backup. Either Wil Nieves or Todd Pratt will get the job.
Sat, Mar 24, 2007 08:53:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

The Yankees revealed that non-roster catcher Raul Chavez suffered a broken hand in winter ball and will be several weeks behind entering camp.

Chavez was supposed to be in the mix for a job backing up Jorge Posada, but Wil Nieves and Todd Pratt were already the favorites.
Source: The Journal News
Wed, Feb 14, 2007 03:55:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Yankees signed catcher Raul Chavez to a minor league contract.

As things stand now, Chavez, a .212/.253/.284 hitter in 405 major league at-bats, would contend with Wil Nieves for a job backing up Jorge Posada. However, the Yankees will almost certainly do better. The 33-year-old Chavez will probably play behind Nieves in Triple-A.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Dec 2, 2006 11:37:00 AM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Orioles sent catcher Raul Chavez outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Chavez was designated for assignment to make room for Adam Stern on the roster. If he elects to remain in the organization, he'll be a long shot to win a reserve job next spring.
Fri, Oct 6, 2006 02:10:00 PM
Raul Chavez - C - Mets

Orioles designated catcher Raul Chavez for assignment.

He'll be eligible to become a free agent once he clears waivers. The Orioles could re-sign him to a minor league deal, but they'll likely want a superior backup for Ramon Hernandez.
Tue, Oct 3, 2006 08:16:00 PM

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