Moises Alou - His New York Mets Career 2007-2008

Moises Alou was a very talented All-Star outfielder who played for the Expos, Pirates, Marlins, Astros, Cubs and Giants before joining the Mets in 2007. Unfortunately he was also a player whose career was plagued by injuries and his stint with the Mets was no different.


Alou got off to a fast start with the Mets hitting .318 in his first month in Queens, but a torn muscle sidelined him until August. Upon his return Alou would go on to hit .345 down the stretch which included a 30 game hit streak, the longest in franchise history.

Because of his strong finish to the 2007 season the Mets decided to roll the dice and bring him back for 2008. But once again injuries got in the way and Moises played only 15 games for the Mets in 2008.

While with the Mets Alou hit .342 in 102 games with 13 home runs and 58 runs batted in. Met fans can only wonder what might have been if he managed to stay healthy. A healthy Alou may have been the difference in the Mets making the playoffs instead of missing them with two straight September collapses.

Moises Alou wore number 18 with the Mets.


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