Tim Byrdak, LHP - New York Mets

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Birthdate: 10/31/73
Drafted: 5th Round (135th pick-KC) - 1994
College: Rice University
Acquired: Minor League Free Agent - January 2011
2012 Salary: $1,000,000
Service Time: 7.150 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 year, $1M (2012)
Major League Debut: 8/7/1998
Bats: L
Throws: L
Height: 5-11
Weight: 196

Latest Player Updates
11/26/12 - agreed to minor league deal
09/06/12 - underwent surgery to repair torn anterior capsule in left shoulder and minor knee surgery; questionable for 2013 season
09/04/12 - transferred to 60-Day DL
08/03/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 2nd (shoulder soreness)
03/12/12 - likely out 4-6 weeks (surgery to repair torn meniscus)
03/11/12 - will have sore left knee examined
09/18/11 - agreed to one-year extension
03/25/11 - contract purchased from minors
01/20/11 - signed to minor league deal

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