This day in 2003 was one of great relief for Mets fans, as they saw the Mets trade Roberto Alomar and cash to the Chicago White Sox for Andrew Salvo, Edwin Almonte and Royce Ring. Of the three prospects, only Royce Ring had a semblance of a major league career. Salvo never made the majors and left the game in '06. Almonte pitched briefly, and terribly, for the Mets in '03 before never really being heard of again. Royce pitched five seasons in the majors before heading to the minors for the past two, where he currently pitches for the Yankees Triple-A team.
As for Alomar, he was quite possibly the most hated Met ever and rightfully so. He was a loafer and a generally ornery guy.
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