Mets Trade Jason Vargas to Phillies

Mets LHP Jason Vargas (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets traded LHP Jason Vargas to the Phildelphia Phillies today for minor league catcher Austin Bossart. Bossart is hitting .195 in Double-A, but is known as a strong defender. The Mets are also sending the Phillies $2.9 million, which saves them $2 M. Vargas had a 4.01 ERA in 94.1 innings this year.