Is Anyone Alive Out There: Ongoing Mets Thread

[Nasty_Magician]

http://metsblog.com/metsblog/mets-have-7-prospects-on-baseball-americas-top-100/

 

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Please leave Murph in the 2 hole.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/me...-bounced-from-no-2-hole?ex_cid=espnapi_public

 

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- ESPN’s Keith Law last month ranked the Mets’ farm system as fourth-best in MLB. (Read Insider content here.) And there is no doubt that plenty of prospects are on the way. Who might debut in 2015? Here are five prominent farmhands who should see Citi Field this season:

Syndergaard Noah Syndergaard, right-handed pitcher: The organization’s consensus top prospect, Noah Syndergaard appeared destined to make his major league debut last season, at least after the Super 2 deadline. Terry Collins described Syndergaard’s breaking ball as the “hook from hell,” especially given it complements a mid-90s fastball, in spring training last year. Instead, Syndergaard struggled with an over-reliance on his fastball and controlling the running game a year ago and never debuted. Jacob deGrom instead claimed a rotation spot when the need arose en route to the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Syndergaard’s final numbers at Triple-A Las Vegas: 9-7 with a 4.60 ERA and 1.481 WHIP in 26 starts.

Matz Steven Matz, left-handed pitcher: Vegas manager Wally Backman last month described Steven Matz as having more upside than Syndergaard, which is quite the compliment. Matz, a native of Stony Brook on Long Island, was drafted with the Mets’ top pick (second round, 72nd overall) in 2009 under Omar Minaya. His career stalled early because of a two-year comeback from Tommy John surgery, but he was lights-out last season. Matz combined to produce a 10-9 record, 2.25 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 140 innings between Class A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton. Like with Syndergaard, the question with Matz will be how they introduce him to the majors if the rotation is clicking, especially given the team already has excess starter Dillon Gee. Matz’s fastball generally sits at 93-95 mph.

Plawecki Kevin Plawecki, catcher: If Travis d'Arnaud has another injury this season, the Mets certainly could dip to Las Vegas and promote Plawecki over veteran signee Johnny Monell. Known more for his offense, the former supplemental first-round pick out of Purdue hit a combined .309/.365/.460 between Binghamton and Las Vegas a season ago. He threw out 31 percent of runners in Double-A, but only 10 percent in Triple-A. Plawecki played 17 games at first base with St. Lucie in 2013, and it’s likely he’ll dabble there again this season, while primarily remaining a catcher. That way, if his production in Vegas is too much to ignore, the Mets ultimately can add him to the big-league team even with d’Arnaud healthy. The duo could share time behind the plate, with Plawecki sliding over to first base sometimes against southpaws to have both in the lineup.

Reynolds Matt Reynolds, shortstop: After hitting only .226 at St. Lucie in his first full pro season in 2013, Matt Reynolds took a major step forward last year. He hit a combined .343 and had a .405 on-base percentage in 543 plate appearances with Binghamton and Las Vegas. Similar to Wilmer Flores, the question is whether Reynolds -- a third baseman at the University of Arkansas -- has the requisite skills, including range, to play shortstop. But he’s gotten this far, and the organization plans to keep him at the position. An opportunity in the majors could arise at some point this season if Flores falters or gets injured.

Leathersich Jack Leathersich, left-handed pitcher: Beyond Dario Alvarez, the Mets have a notable lack of candidates for lefty relief in the minors. Enter Jack Leathersich, a fifth-round pick in 2011 from UMass Lowell. Although listed at only 5-foot-11, Leathersich has been a strikeout machine during his pro career, fanning 334 of the 866 minor-league batters he has faced. His control has been an issue at Vegas. So although he is in major league camp, undoubtedly Leathersich will need to prove at Vegas he’s ready before getting consideration for a promotion. Over two seasons, Leathersich has issued 36 walks in 37 1/3 innings in Triple-A.

 

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Kevin Plawecki, Matt Reynolds and Noah Syndergaard (l to r) all may debut in 2015.

 

[Chef99]

Breaking Down The 40-Man Additions - BaseballAmerica.com

Noah Syndergaard, RHP: A big, physical righty, Syndergaard easily spins mid-90s heat and controls it as well. He also offers a big curveball that can vary in its shape and size, from a mid-70s slurve to a power offering in the low-80s. He threw his mid-80s change more often this year, and scouts project it to be average in the future. He lacks deception, but has all the makings of a monster.

Cory Mazzoni, RHP: With knee and lat injuries in the past, the Mets this year saw what they saw in 2011 when they made him a second-round pick. His fastball, which he can locate to both sides, sits between 92-95 mph and is complemented by a solid mid-80s slider and an average splitter. If he can repeat, he’ll fulfill his potential as a backend starter.

Gabriel Ynoa, RHP: Binghamton’s Opening Day starter offers impeccable control first and foremost. He uses that to corral an arsenal that includes a 92-94 mph that can touch 96 and features riding life. He maintains his arm speed on a plus changeup and backs it up with a fringy slider.

Akeel Morris, RHP: Morris annihilated the competition in the South Atlantic League this year, holding the opposition to a .103 average and fanning more than 14 hitters per nine innings. So, how’d he do it? A deceptive delivery and a lively 92-94 mph fastball are a good start, but the true weapon in is the low-80s changeup that he uses to get his Ks.

Hansel Robles, RHP: A second-time addition to the 40-man roster, Robles is a reliever now, which allows his sinking fastball to bump to the mid-90s. He backs the pitch with a slider and changeup, both in the mid-80s and both average offerings at best.

Jack Leathersich, LHP: A stocky lefthander, Leathersich brings a max-effort delivery which includes a vault over a stiff front leg and uses it to fire a fastball that sits low-90s and touches the mid-range. He uses a high-70s slider to get his punchouts.

Syndergaard and Matz, baby! Woo Hoo!

Kinda sucks that Montero is looking like he's gonna be lost in the shuffle.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

New York Mets: David Wright criticizes Noah Syndergaard - MLB - SI.com

Wright and Parnell getting on Thor's case for not being on the bench during the intrasquad game.

 

[Chef99]

New York Mets: David Wright criticizes Noah Syndergaard - MLB - SI.com

Wright and Parnell getting on Thor's case for not being on the bench during the intrasquad game.

And rightfully so. No bullshit this year, boys!

 

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New York Mets: David Wright criticizes Noah Syndergaard - MLB - SI.com

Wright and Parnell getting on Thor's case for not being on the bench during the intrasquad game.

And rightfully so. No bullshit this year, boys!

Don't mess with the Captain.

LGM!!!!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Daniel Murphy Disagrees With The Gay "Lifestyle"

Hopefully this blows over. Very careless and stupid thing to say when you play in arguably the most accepting city in the world. If it gains traction and becomes a thing it could certainly become a distraction and also hurt his trade value.

 

[Chef99]

Daniel Murphy Disagrees With The Gay "Lifestyle"

Hopefully this blows over. Very careless and stupid thing to say when you play in arguably the most accepting city in the world. If it gains traction and becomes a thing it could certainly become a distraction and also hurt his trade value.

I agree, just a dumb thing to do. Focus on baseball.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Meh..he's just another naive, christian hypocrite, who's maybe bucking for a trade to a team in Texas,Florida or Georgia?


btw: I disagree with the Wilpon's lifestyle...but I'm very pro Mets.

 

[Chef99]

Meh..he's just another naive, christian hypocrite, who's maybe bucking for a trade to a team in Texas,Florida or Georgia?


btw: I disagree with the Wilpon's lifestyle...but I'm very pro Mets.

 

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btw: I disagree with the Wilpon's lifestyle...but I'm very pro Mets.

LMAO! Well said.

 

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Bean takes the high road...

Bean responds to Murphy comments - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

 

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Meanwhile in other Mets news....

Mets 8, Braves 2: Kirk 4-for-4, Monell HR - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

 

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grapefruit action day 2

Nats 5, Mets 4: Colon perfect; Soup's up! - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

 

[Chef99]

grapefruit action day 2

Nats 5, Mets 4: Colon perfect; Soup's up! - Mets Blog - ESPN New York

Price/Harvey today; cool matchup. Wish I didn't have to go to work, that should be fun to watch.

 

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Harvey is back baby...only 2 innings, but still....YGB!!!
Mets 5 - Tigers 4

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets - Recap - March 06, 2015 - ESPN

 

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Awesome gesture:

TRIBUTE
The Mets are hosting the families of slain New York City Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu this weekend. Ramos' sons -- Justin, 19, and Jayden, 13 -- are serving as Mets bat boys and were given lockers in the team's clubhouse.

Jayden was in the clubhouse Friday morning and met a handful of players, including Harvey.Ramos and Liu were shot and killed in their patrol car on Dec. 20 in Brooklyn.

The Mets learned through police officials that Ramos' sons were Mets fans and arranged a phone call with captain David Wright on Christmas Eve. Wright's father, Rhon, is a retired assistant chief of the police department in Norfolk, Virginia.

 

[Chef99]

This Matt Reynolds kid is interesting. In fact, I have him stashed on my fantasy dynasty league team. He's a crapshoot at this point, but interesting...I've read that Sandy and JP drafted him over Alex Wood. Let's see if they've totally lost it, or are onto something.