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          New York Mets

          Nickeas removed from roster

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 2, 2012, 04:44 PM ET
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          Mike Nickeas

          Mike Nickeas

          #4 C
          New York Mets

          2012 STATS

          • GM47

          • HR1

          • RBI13

          • R8

          • OBP.242

          • AVG.174

          Mike Nickeas has cleared waivers and been removed from the 40-man roster by the Mets. He was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas.

          The Mets currently have Josh Thole and righty-hitting waiver claim Anthony Recker on the 40-man roster at the catching position.

          Nickeas, 29, hit .174 with one homer and 13 RBIs in 109 at-bats during the 2012 season.