Mike Adams (adamsmi03)
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Jon Michael Adams
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 190 lb.
- School Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Debut May 18, 2004
- Born July 29, 1978 in Corpus Christi, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Adams was with four different teams in 2006. He started the season by pitching two games with the Milwaukee Brewers, then was sent down to the minors and traded to the New York Mets for Geremi Gonzalez on May 26. The Mets put him on waivers on July 7, and he was claimed by the Cleveland Indians, who in turn traded him to the San Diego Padres for Brian Sikorski on July 18.
He found success with the Padres, starting in 2008, when he put up a 2.48 ERA in 54 games. He followed that with a minuscule 0.48 ERA in 2009 when he became the primary set-up man for closer Heath Bell. In 2010, he had a 1.76 ERA in 70 games, then in 2011, posted a 1.13 ERA in 48 appearances by the end of July, confirming his position as one of baseball's best table setters. On July 31st, the Texas Rangers acquired him in a trading deadline deal, sending minor leaguers Robby Erlin and Joe Wieland in return.
