After posting a record of only 3 - 9 with an ERA over five , the Mets released the following December .
In March 2005 , the New York Mets acquired Ishii in exchange for catcher Jason Phillips to replace injured starting pitcher Steve Trachsel .
After posting a record of only 3 - 9 with an ERA over five , the New York Mets released the following December .
In March 2005 , the New York Mets acquired Ishii in exchange for catcher Jason Phillips to replace injured starting pitcher Steve Trachsel .