Professional career
New York Mets
He was a relief pitcher for the Expos from 1999 through 2002,when the Expos traded him to the New York Mets in a seven player transaction. With the Mets,Strickland pitched in 68 games in 2002,finishing 6-9 with a 3.59 ERA. However,after appearing in only 19 games in 2003 he had to undergo Tommy John surgery and was sidelined for most of the next two years.
Houston Astros
He did not return to the Major Leagues until September 3,2005 with the Houston Astros. He only pitched four innings with the Astros that season.
Los Angeles Dodgers
He went 4-0 with a 3.53 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 2008 with Scranton and became a free agent at the end of the season. On December 19,2008,he signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes.
With the Isotopes,Strickland became the closer after the release of Tanyon Sturtze. Strickland collected 32 saves in 34 opportunities,finishing with a 2-1 record and a 2.98 ERA with 57 strikeouts. On August 10 of that year,Strickland became the all time Albuquerque baseball saves leader with his 25th,in an 8-6 win over the Tacoma Rainiers.
Florida Marlins
On December 14,2009,Strickland signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins with an invitation to spring training.
He got called up to the Marlins on June 13,2010 for the first time in 5 years and pitched in three games before he was sent back down. He became a free agent after the season.
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