Dominican Pipeline May Unearth Another Gem In Molina
In an excellent article for Amazin’ Avenue, Chris McShane spoke at length to Mets Vice President of Player Development, Paul DePodesta. DePodesta touched on many names while addressing the state of......
View ArticleMatz, Montero Get Second Spring Looks Today
The Mets are playing three games today, but in their only official Grapefruit league game two of their top pitching prospects will get to see some action. Rafael Montero pitched two scoreless...
View ArticleMets Are Anxious To See Cesar Puello Reach The Next Level
Amazin’ Avenue‘s Chris McShane recently spoke with Paul DePodesta, the Mets’ Vice President of Player Development and Amateur Scouting, about how the Mets’ minor league system doesn’t... [[ This is a...
View ArticleMMN Prospect Spotlight: Brandon Nimmo
Brandon Nimmo, OF Height: 6’3” Weight: 185 lbs. Age: 20 Bats/Throws: Left/Right Like Cecchini, Brandon Nimmo was a first round draft pick that not everyone was thrilled about. However, in this case......
View ArticleMets And Astros Spring Game Washed Away
The Mets tweeted that today’s game is rained out. I did see a huge storm passing over all of Florida on the weather map. I think they predicted severe storms in Florida, that usually means,... [[ This...
View ArticleVeteran Valverde Seeks Spot In Bullpen
Mike Puma of the New York Post spoke with Mets bullpen hopeful Jose Valverde recently about his opportunity to stick with the Mets. Valverde, an 11-year veteran and two time NL saves leader had some......
View ArticleNiese Tosses Two Innings In Return To Mound
Jon Niese made his return to the mound today after an injury scare. The 27-year old Niese threw 35 pitches across two innings. He would struggle in the first, allowing four straight hits, but would......
View ArticleYounger Viola Following In His Father’s Footsteps, Signs With Blue Jays
Las Vegas 51′s pitching coach Frank Viola, tweeted that his son Frank III, has signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after he had a successful tryout. The younger Viola is... [[...
View ArticleJason Isringhausen Discusses The Mets New Generation K
Original Generation K Kevin Kernan of the Post spoke with Jason Isringhausen, one of the original members of the Mets Generation K and had a great one-on-one about how the new crop of Mets young...
View ArticleMMN Prospect Spotlight: Juan Centeno
Juan Centeno Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs. Age: 24 Bats/Throws: Left/Right Juan Centeno is the best defensive catcher the Mets have in the organization so it looks as if his future role could be to......
View ArticleDavid Wright And Daniel Murphy Make Spring Debuts
Cardinals vs Mets, 1:05 PM, Tradition Field Third baseman David Wright will finally play in his first Grapefruit League game today at Tradition Field when the Mets take on the St. Louis Cardinals.......
View ArticleBaseball America’s International Review
Yesterday, Baseball America started reviewing the International signings of each club, starting with the National League East. During these annual reviews, they summarize each team’s IFA signings,......
View ArticleThe Rebirth Of The Mets Very Important To Wright
Bob Klapisch of NewJersey.com spoke with David Wright about the state of the Mets and about Wright putting to the side millions of dollars in possible free agent money to re-up with the only team he......
View ArticleMMN Prospect Spotlight: Steven Matz
Steven Matz Height: 6’2” Weight: 192 lbs. Age: 22 Bats/Throws: Right/Left Steven Matz finally put together a full season in professional baseball last year, which was an encouraging sign in itself.......
View ArticleThe Case for Allan Dykstra
Here in the wonderful world of prospects, I’ll admit, Allan Dykstra is old. Okay, old is a bit of an understatement. He’s actually ancient, slated to turn 27 in May. But does his age... [[ This is a...
View ArticleMMN Prospect Spotlight: Cory Mazzoni
Cory Mazzoni Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs. Age: 24 Bats/Throws: Right/Right There’s speculation that Cory Mazzoni could make the big league team out of spring training because the Mets have failed...
View ArticleMMN Prospect Spotlight: Gabriel Ynoa
Gabriel Ynoa Height: 6’2” Weight: 158 lbs. Age: 20 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Gabriel Ynoa is a promising pitcher in the lower level of the minor league system who flies under the radar. Other than... [[...
View ArticleFuture Stars Help Mets Defeat Marlins 8-2
Zack Wheeler pitched three scoreless innings in his second start of the spring, as the Mets defeated the Braves by the score of 8-2 at Tradition Field on Sunday. Wheeler allowed just three hits,... [[...
View ArticleZack Wheeler Not Happy With Start On Sunday
Zack Wheeler faced the Atlanta Braves for his second game of the spring on Sunday at Tradition Field. He threw three scoreless innings, allowed three hits, one walk and struck out three batters.... [[...
View ArticleMets Add Cesar Puello And Jack Leathersich To Cut List
Update: 7:45 PM After today’s Grapefruit League game, OF Cesar Puello, LHP Jack Leathersich and RHP John Church were reassigned to minor league camp. Original Post: 2:50 pm The Mets announced that......
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