I've never really been a huge IGT poster when it comes to the Mets/Giants but this season especially I'm really focused on the minors and guys like Wheeler so I'll try to keep a running thread on the stuff going on in the minors every day
-Mets hopeful Mazzoni won't miss much time pending MRI results
-Rubin had a nice feature on Nimmo, apparently his hand issue was more extensive than the Mets initially noticed (no shock with this franchise lol)
- AA rotation (in order)-
Gorski
Lara
Pill
Robles
Peavey
Bowman
-Thursday's starters- Montero, Gorski, Ynoa and Gsellman
AAA rotation (not in order)
Noah Syndergaard
Jacob deGrom
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Rafael Montero
Logan Verrett
-Chasen Bradford named closer of AA Mets
Also, Duda can't play 3b, my suggestion was maybe moving Wright to 1B would save him some injuries.
And the mets might have a 3b on the roster in Campbell or Flores that could fill in.
So, forget Campbell, Flores could be the guy.
It was more asking even than suggesting since I'm not familiar with Campbell.
Point about Duda was though, he's absolutely replaceable and a priority. SS might be bigger, but not by a ton.
#19 Syndergaard
#40 Plawecki
#48 Nimmo
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BP Midseason Top 50
#9 Syndergaard
#45 Nimmo
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Puello is a dud.
Now Murphy on the other hand, he'd better be bringing back something nice.
Now Murphy on the other hand, he'd better be bringing back something nice.
I'm ok with Murphy staying.. Unless Herrera is ready for prime time, I don't know if the Mets have anyone else viable as a 2B starter. Will Flores be a SS or 2B or even a Met at all?
How big of a return are we talking about for Murphy?
Throwing him a QO and taking an extra 1st isn't a "nothing" return, and if we think we're going to be competitive next year, we might need to hold on to one of our best players. I guess I'd only want to trade Murphy for a legit MLB OF or SS with the plan of putting Flores at 2B to replace Murphy.
I agree with that Dan - the thing is they do still have time to make that decision. They could conceivably wait until next year's deadline and then possibly have the luxury of making that decision with Herrera being ready to step in. Or they could make that decision in the offseason after knowing whether or not Flores can hack it every day in the ML's.
If they are forgoing those 2 opportunities and dealing him now, it better be for a player who you would never expect to get for him otherwise.
Totally agree. Out of curiosity, what type of prospect (or package) within the realm of possibility would you need to move him this year? This is also under the assumption that extension talks are ongoing and there's at least a solid chance he's willing to resign for a reasonable contract.
Make it happen Sandy.
Toronto BJs - ( New Window )
Colon began his MLB career with the Tribe (1997-2002).
ESPN’s Jim Bowden believes the Yankees, Blue Jays, Angels, Indians, Pirates and Mariners could all have interest in Colon, who he says could fetch a good upper-level prospect. He says there’s a 50% chance the Mets will deal the veteran righthander.
With Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel now off the market, Colon could be an attractive option for a lot of contenders"
Reunion in Cleveland - ( New Window )
gee is pitching Wednesday in niese's place. Niese is penciled in to start first series after the break in san diego.
Franklin would be a good add to not only possibly fill the SS vacancy, but maybe even backfill Murphy until Herrera's ready if they do ultimately decide to trade him in the offseason.
Prospect Watch the Mets Dominant Duo - ( New Window )
So there's that. Good news.
I know we've all said it, but the few trades Sandy makes as a buyer this offseason are almost entirely going to define his tenure. Put me in the camp hoping for Tulowitzki.
“Still transitioning from thrower to pitcher; erratic stuff; flashes of brilliance followed by inconsistency; more control than command at present; turns over a quality changeup but can get deliberate in the delivery; breaking ball is inconsistent; more slurve than clear slider; lacks a tight rotation and shows limited depth.”
“When discussing Molina, it was mentioned that if the 18-year-old were available for inclusion in the rule 4 draft, the highly athletic 6-foot-3, 190 lb. righty would be considered a first-round talent.”
I expected him to be in AA as well and move up the system with Nimmo.
Maybe there's a logjam up there with Burgamy and Lawley? I know they are both hitting pretty well, although Burgamy is a bit older. Maybe he should be in AAA.
I expected him to be in AA as well and move up the system with Nimmo.
Maybe there's a logjam up there with Burgamy and Lawley? I know they are both hitting pretty well, although Burgamy is a bit older. Maybe he should be in AAA.
I could understand a logjam, but I don't see what Conforto could gain from playing in Brooklyn. The guy consisently raked in the Pac-12. What does having him face off against 18-19 year old kids out of HS accomplish?
- Herera should be a starter at 2b "and a good one"
- On D. Smith again he says SAV murders LH power and "he'll be fine"
- Murhpy should return a top 100 guy if the mets traded him as long as the team thought he can play an average 2B
and on Degrom:
Most didn't view Jacob deGrom as a high-upside starter, but it seems like he may have done what Matt Harvey did (NOT comparing him to Harvey) in that he saved his best for when he reached the majors. He's been 95-96 with the fastball consistently.
Klaw (4:06 PM)
Fairly late/recent convert to the mound too, so I wouldn't be shocked if this was the real him - a new gear that no one saw coming. Always liked him but can't say I thought he'd be close to this.
Law really seems to like our prospects these days. Im assuming if he did a top 100 we would have at least Thor, Nimmo, Plawecki, and Smith with Conforto and Herera having good shots.
The middle infield prospect starting to knock on Mets’ door - ( New Window )
talk about a guy who it just "clicked" with.. wow. when from zero to hero in a year.
Flores now has 12 HRs and 52 RBIs. That's in 46 games.
That projects, in 162 games:
42 HRs
182 RBIs
120 Runs
Having a nice year ;)