“ Kiwoom Heroes superstar OF’er Lee Jung-hoo WILL be posted on Friday November 23rd, the day after Thanksgiving. Lee will then fly to the USA during the first week of December.”
Not the most exciting Rule 5 group but one guy I like is Shane Sasaki. Hit .301/.375/.465- 130 wRC+ in A+ with 7 homers and 12 steals. He's a career .302 hitter and can really run. A potential 4th OFer
Mets top 31 (keep in mind he's coming from a fantasy baseball focus)
Drew Gilbert
Jett Williams
Ronny Mauricio
Luisangel Acuña
Ryan Clifford
Christian Scott
Colin Houck
Blade Tidwell
Alex Ramirez
Kevin Parada
Dominic Hamel
Mike Vasil
Marco Vargas
Jeffry Rosa
Brandon Sproat
Tyler Stuart
Joander Suarez
Wilfredo Lara
Jacob Reimer
Julio Zayas
Jeremy Rodriguez
Boston Baro
Cristopher Larez
AJ Ewing
Jesus Baez
Justin Jarvis
Luis Rodriguez
Matt Rudick
Jonah Tong
Stanley Consuegra
Chris Clegg
@RotoClegg
I scouted both Ramirez and Parada a good bit this year. Parada is close to falling off hard. Ramirez does a lot of things well. Had 10 balls hit over 95 mph right at people in a series I was at. Plus a high projectable frame. There’s more there for both than what the numbers say
Chris Clegg
@RotoClegg
Ramirez still has a lot to prove but has all the intangibles to be a solid player. He does need a solid 2024 though
Chris Clegg
@RotoClegg
Questions on whether he can stick behind the plate due to arm strength. Contact skills have backed up every year since being drafted. Power has also taken a step back. He’s kinda a shell of the player he was at GT
"Back Of The Rotation Types
Coleman Crow, RHP, Mets
While he may have benefited from the pre-tacked Southern League balls, Crow’s fastball displayed a significant jump in induced vertical break and overall shape early in the season. He had the biggest year-over-year jump in vertical break and looked like a potential breakout in the making. The Mets acquired Crow in late June in exchange for Eduardo Escobar. Prior to the trade, Crow hit the injured list with an elbow sprain in May and the club announced on Aug. 11 he underwent Tommy John surgery. That could actually make it easier for a team to pick and keep Crow in 2024. The righty would occupy a 40-man roster spot all offseason, but will spend all next season on the 60-man injured list. Any team that selects Crow would then be required to carry him on their active MLB roster in 90 days in 2025 to fulfill Rule 5 roster requirements before being allowed to option him to the minors."
Stoves in Mets history. I know the gm meetings turned into poopageton but Nola being essentially only thing occurring so far is surprising. I suppose meetings in a week and a half will be the starting point for this offseason.
Stoves in Mets history. I know the gm meetings turned into poopageton but Nola being essentially only thing occurring so far is surprising. I suppose meetings in a week and a half will be the starting point for this offseason.
Everyone is after the same domino(s) and when they fall...
To be posted (KBO closer) if the Mets do indeed hire Jose Rosado it would make sense to get his take there (he’s been coaching in the KBO and worked for driveline).
To be posted (KBO closer) if the Mets do indeed hire Jose Rosado it would make sense to get his take there (he’s been coaching in the KBO and worked for driveline).
-really like the Stearns hire
-The Mets internally feel Jett Williams is the clear top prospect.
-Mauricio is viewed as a 6 or 7 hitter, hitting remains an open question.
-Jett Williams upside is above average regular, possible all-star, probably not a "perennial" all-star type.
-Rarely swings and misses, makes hard contact, should hit for a high average and OBP. Long term CF might be his best position. He can probably get to average MLB quality defense in SS if needed. They are confident he can easily play 2b if necessary
-Gilbert was ranked the Mets #3 prospect for them. Floor is an average MLB player, a lot of positive attributes, Acuna didn't play well post trade. Bottom of the order kind of player, potential starter at 2b. Clifford struggled the most post trade, park change didn't help, had trouble seeing the ball as well (the signage), if it clicks, profile is a slugging CO with a "good feel to hit".
-Felt the Scherzer return was light. Didn't think the Mets did as well as some of the early reporting (which he says was likely fed to the reporters by the Mets, which is common post trade). Thinks he's probably a good utility player vs. a starter
Zack Scott
@ZackScottSports
McCann contract was done by Sandy. Porter and I were GM finalists still interviewing when that was finished. Before I interviewed, I removed my case for Realmuto over Springer from the presentation because McCann was just about completed.
Christian Scott, top pitching prospect in the system, the Mets system does not have "TOP" type of arms, Scott a potential #3 SP if he can stay healthy/show durability, the Mets had him focus on his 4 seamer, added a sweeper, takes to new things quickly and throws strikes.
more on Scott-Feeling is Scott will be called up first (ahead of Vasil)
-Tidwell's control is shaky, improved as the season went on, changeup has improved a lot, opinions split starter, reliever, potential closer, #4 type of upside
scouting reports and production were both not great. He's going to have to improve all aspects of his defensive game to be playable at C, and/or improve his hitting to be in the discussion at a "secondary position", 1st base, some rival scouts would like to see him play 2b.
-Some don't love his unusual set up before he hits, Mets minor league ballparks don't help hitters. Seeing how he bounces back will be an interesting subplot for the Mets system.
Yabbour was released by the Twins in 2022 having never thrown a pro pitch for them. He signed with the Mariners and has been throwing smoke in the DSL, sitting 95 mph with dome riding life. Even though he’s 19, Yabbour isn’t especially projectable. His release isn’t consistent and neither is his breaking ball, but his arm strength makes him a young name to monitor in a system that’s tended to take velo-only guys and make them better.
You're welcome. Just to be clear, the episode was exclusively about the top 10, so a guy like Marco Vargas wasn't mentioned because he didn't make their top 10.
Mike Mayer
@mikemayer22
Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Joseph Yabbour to a minor league deal.
The 20-year-old had a 3.60 ERA and 12.6 K/9 in 20 innings this season in the DSL with the Mariners.
Cousin of the Acuna's.
Also disagree with Eddy that Tidwell upside is a #4. With his K rates his stuff clearly plays up. I can see him as a 3 or even if a 2 if he elevates more.
-Gilbert was ranked the Mets #3 prospect for them. Floor is an average MLB player, a lot of positive attributes, Acuna didn't play well post trade. Bottom of the order kind of player, potential starter at 2b.
Clifford struggled the most post trade, park change didn't help, had trouble seeing the ball as well (the signage), if it clicks, profile is a slugging CO with a "good feel to hit".
Great stuff Dan, thanks for posting this.
Help me understand the part about the signage...
Are they saying that the signs on the outfield wall at BK are giving Clifford trouble in seeing the pitch ?
-Gilbert was ranked the Mets #3 prospect for them. Floor is an average MLB player, a lot of positive attributes, Acuna didn't play well post trade. Bottom of the order kind of player, potential starter at 2b.
Clifford struggled the most post trade, park change didn't help, had trouble seeing the ball as well (the signage), if it clicks, profile is a slugging CO with a "good feel to hit".
Great stuff Dan, thanks for posting this.
Help me understand the part about the signage...
Are they saying that the signs on the outfield wall at BK are giving Clifford trouble in seeing the pitch ?
Yes. Clifford complained the signs on the walls in BK made it hard for him to pick up the ball.
Chris Clegg
@RotoClegg
Questions on whether he can stick behind the plate due to arm strength. Contact skills have backed up every year since being drafted. Power has also taken a step back. He’s kinda a shell of the player he was at GT
I saw Parada for three games in the Arizona Fall League. His arm is at best a 40. Guys were stealing off him left & right. He didn't impress me as a hitter either. He ended up hitting .186 with sub 7 OPS. Granted small sample, but how he ended up #1 is beyond my comprehension. Weak contact, high miss rate...etc. Injured? Tired?
Good to see.
This is how good front offices are built right here…
With Shildt being hired as the Padres new manager, seems like a decent chance Phil Nevin is @mets next bench coach #Mets
Drew Gilbert
Jett Williams
Ronny Mauricio
Luisangel Acuña
Ryan Clifford
Christian Scott
Colin Houck
Blade Tidwell
Alex Ramirez
Kevin Parada
Dominic Hamel
Mike Vasil
Marco Vargas
Jeffry Rosa
Brandon Sproat
Tyler Stuart
Joander Suarez
Wilfredo Lara
Jacob Reimer
Julio Zayas
Jeremy Rodriguez
Boston Baro
Cristopher Larez
AJ Ewing
Jesus Baez
Justin Jarvis
Luis Rodriguez
Matt Rudick
Jonah Tong
Stanley Consuegra
@RotoClegg
I scouted both Ramirez and Parada a good bit this year. Parada is close to falling off hard. Ramirez does a lot of things well. Had 10 balls hit over 95 mph right at people in a series I was at. Plus a high projectable frame. There’s more there for both than what the numbers say
Chris Clegg
@RotoClegg
Ramirez still has a lot to prove but has all the intangibles to be a solid player. He does need a solid 2024 though
@RotoClegg
Questions on whether he can stick behind the plate due to arm strength. Contact skills have backed up every year since being drafted. Power has also taken a step back. He’s kinda a shell of the player he was at GT
"Back Of The Rotation Types
Coleman Crow, RHP, Mets
While he may have benefited from the pre-tacked Southern League balls, Crow’s fastball displayed a significant jump in induced vertical break and overall shape early in the season. He had the biggest year-over-year jump in vertical break and looked like a potential breakout in the making. The Mets acquired Crow in late June in exchange for Eduardo Escobar. Prior to the trade, Crow hit the injured list with an elbow sprain in May and the club announced on Aug. 11 he underwent Tommy John surgery. That could actually make it easier for a team to pick and keep Crow in 2024. The righty would occupy a 40-man roster spot all offseason, but will spend all next season on the 60-man injured list. Any team that selects Crow would then be required to carry him on their active MLB roster in 90 days in 2025 to fulfill Rule 5 roster requirements before being allowed to option him to the minors."
Everyone is after the same domino(s) and when they fall...
80/80 on the name.
-really like the Stearns hire
-The Mets internally feel Jett Williams is the clear top prospect.
-Mauricio is viewed as a 6 or 7 hitter, hitting remains an open question.
I'll keep updating
-Rarely swings and misses, makes hard contact, should hit for a high average and OBP. Long term CF might be his best position. He can probably get to average MLB quality defense in SS if needed. They are confident he can easily play 2b if necessary
Zack Scott
@ZackScottSports
McCann contract was done by Sandy. Porter and I were GM finalists still interviewing when that was finished. Before I interviewed, I removed my case for Realmuto over Springer from the presentation because McCann was just about completed.
-Tidwell's control is shaky, improved as the season went on, changeup has improved a lot, opinions split starter, reliever, potential closer, #4 type of upside
-Some don't love his unusual set up before he hits, Mets minor league ballparks don't help hitters. Seeing how he bounces back will be an interesting subplot for the Mets system.
-Mets like Nolan McLean a lot. Scott the only SP in the system viewed as a potential "better than 4".
@mikemayer22
Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Joseph Yabbour to a minor league deal.
The 20-year-old had a 3.60 ERA and 12.6 K/9 in 20 innings this season in the DSL with the Mariners.
Yabbour was released by the Twins in 2022 having never thrown a pro pitch for them. He signed with the Mariners and has been throwing smoke in the DSL, sitting 95 mph with dome riding life. Even though he’s 19, Yabbour isn’t especially projectable. His release isn’t consistent and neither is his breaking ball, but his arm strength makes him a young name to monitor in a system that’s tended to take velo-only guys and make them better.
You're welcome. Just to be clear, the episode was exclusively about the top 10, so a guy like Marco Vargas wasn't mentioned because he didn't make their top 10.
@mikemayer22
Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Joseph Yabbour to a minor league deal.
The 20-year-old had a 3.60 ERA and 12.6 K/9 in 20 innings this season in the DSL with the Mariners.
Cousin of the Acuna's.
Also disagree with Eddy that Tidwell upside is a #4. With his K rates his stuff clearly plays up. I can see him as a 3 or even if a 2 if he elevates more.
Clifford struggled the most post trade, park change didn't help, had trouble seeing the ball as well (the signage), if it clicks, profile is a slugging CO with a "good feel to hit".
Great stuff Dan, thanks for posting this.
Help me understand the part about the signage...
Are they saying that the signs on the outfield wall at BK are giving Clifford trouble in seeing the pitch ?
Quote:
-Gilbert was ranked the Mets #3 prospect for them. Floor is an average MLB player, a lot of positive attributes, Acuna didn't play well post trade. Bottom of the order kind of player, potential starter at 2b.
Clifford struggled the most post trade, park change didn't help, had trouble seeing the ball as well (the signage), if it clicks, profile is a slugging CO with a "good feel to hit".
Great stuff Dan, thanks for posting this.
Help me understand the part about the signage...
Are they saying that the signs on the outfield wall at BK are giving Clifford trouble in seeing the pitch ?
Yes. Clifford complained the signs on the walls in BK made it hard for him to pick up the ball.
@RotoClegg
Questions on whether he can stick behind the plate due to arm strength. Contact skills have backed up every year since being drafted. Power has also taken a step back. He’s kinda a shell of the player he was at GT
I saw Parada for three games in the Arizona Fall League. His arm is at best a 40. Guys were stealing off him left & right. He didn't impress me as a hitter either. He ended up hitting .186 with sub 7 OPS. Granted small sample, but how he ended up #1 is beyond my comprehension. Weak contact, high miss rate...etc. Injured? Tired?