Bears sign former Met Bobby M. Jones
June 26, 2005 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ, June 26-The Newark Bears today announced the signing of veteran left-handed pitcher Bobby M. Jones to a contract. He will be in uniform this afternoon when the Bears host the Camden Riversharks in a 1:35 PM contest at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.
Jones, a native of nearby Rutherford, NJ, is a 14-year pro who has pitched in 99 career major league games for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox. A 44th round selection of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1991 draft, Jones first reached the big leagues in 1997 with the Rockies. The following season he posted a 7-8 record with a 5.22 ERA in 35 games (20 starts) for the Rockies.
After winning 14 games over three seasons with Colorado, Jones was traded to the Mets prior to the 2000 season. He remained in the Mets organization for three seasons, winning ten games at triple-A Norfolk in 2000 and pitching in 23 games total at the major league level. While with the Mets, Jones pitched alongside Bobby J. Jones, a California-born right-hander.
In addition to his major league experience, the 33 year-old left-hander has appeared in 287 career games in the minor leagues.
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