Veteran utility infielder signed as a free agent following the 2008 season, Cora is lauded for defensive prowess at shortstop and "intangibles" but when forced into a full-time, long-term gig as Jose Reyes's replacement he really wasn't up to the task. A thumb injury suffered shortly after gaining a starting job robbedthe Mets of what had been a strong start, and suffering a matching thuimb injury on the other hand finally ended the 09 seasonfor him. Reyes never came back. As reward for his effort -- but not necessarily the results -- the Mets re-signed Cora to a 2010 contract and added vesting option for 2011.
| number | Start Date | End Date | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Apr 6 2009 | Aug 18 2009 | Shortstop |
| 13 | Apr 5 2010 | Aug 7 2010 |
First base Second base Shortstop |