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Phils Pick Up Figueroa From Mets

The Phillies claimed an old face off of waivers today as they brought back 35-year old Nelson Figueroa. The Former Mets pitcher was let go this week after a 3-8 season in 2009, in which his ERA was a respectable 4.09.

It appears as though he will take the spot of Andrew Carpenter, who was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley before the Phils opening day game against the Nationals. Figueroa, if you remember, was part of the monumental Curt Schilling trade that sent the Phils ace to the D-Backs in 2000.

Pat Gallen

Pat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.