Michael Patrick O'Connor (born August 17, 1980) is an American former professional

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Playing career

Washington Nationals

O'Connor's

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debut was April 27, , for the Washington Nationals against the

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, in which he earned a loss. He went five innings, gave up 3 runs on three hits, struck out two and walked four. He was called up from Triple-A

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replacing the injured John Patterson. On July 6, he was optioned back to Triple-A New Orleans. On July 17, he was recalled in place of Patterson, who had been put back on to the

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San Diego Padres

On June 17, 2009, O'Connor was traded to the

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for a

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. He was released on August 10.

Kansas City Royals

On August 18, O'Connor signed a minor league contract with the

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, where he finished the season.

New York Mets

O'Connor joined the

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organization at the start of the season. He had his contract purchased by the Mets on May 4, 2011. After the 2011 season, he elected for free agency.

New York Yankees

O'Connor signed with the New York Yankees on November 15 to a minor league deal.

References

External links

Retrosheet
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