Elmer wants to pitch in '11

January, 31, 2011

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By Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com

Elmer Dessens

Relief Pitcher
New York Mets

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2010 Season Stats
GM	W	L	BB	K	ERA
53	4	2	16	16	2.30

Elmer Dessens told the Mets he is willing to re-sign with the organization on a minor league deal with a spring-training invite. But the reliever said team officials responded that they don't intend to bring him back.

"They said, 'We're going in another direction,'" Dessens said.

Dessens, 40, said he hopes agent Oscar Suarez can locate another team to allow him to continue his career. He went 4-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 53 major league relief appearances last season.

"I’m training right now and throwing and want to play another year," Dessens said.

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CIN	18-17	9-8	9-9	L1
NYM	20-16	11-7	9-9	L1

	W-L	HM	AW	STK	L10
CIN	18-17	9-8	9-9	L1
NYM	20-16	11-7	9-9	L1

	W-L	HM	AW	STK	L10
NYM	20-16	11-7	9-9	L1
TOR	19-18	8-9	11-9	L3

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5	3.65	32	44

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OPS

1.105

ERA

J. Santana

2.92

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