It’s been reported that Jason Vargas had told friends in recent weeks that he was hoping the Mets would trade him to a team in playoff contention, which means that he was likely happy upon hearing that he had indeed been dealt to the Phillies. He was most certainly not alone in feeling this way, as it cannot be said that most Mets fans particularly enjoyed watching him pitch. Thank to his struggles to go deep into games and his incredibly hittable stuff, Vargas has long been a source of frustration for this fanbase, and it’s not likely that many people will miss having the opportunity to watch him take the mound every fifth day.
Jason Vargas was often competent, but always frustrating
