Open Thread: 2014 MLB Draft, Day 3
The amateur draft wraps up today.Today is Day 3 Major League Baseball's Rule 4 draft, which wraps up with the 11th through 40th rounds. If you've missed anything over the past couple of days, you can...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: RHP Josh Prevost
The Mets drafted the Giant of Seton Hall, Josh Prevost, with their fifth-round pick. Standing 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Prevost has a great sinker he'll run up to 94 miles-per-hour. But lacking a good...
View ArticleMatt Harvey Injury Outlook: Mets sensibly slow down rehab pace
With the season already looking like a lost cause, there's no need to rush Harvey back to the mound.Mets fans will have to wait a little bit longer.Ace right-hander Matt Harvey, who is seven and a half...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: C Tyler Moore
The Mets grabbed Lousiana State catcher Tyler Moore in the sixth round. Unfortunately, Moore hasn't had as many opportunities to catch over the last three years as most other backstops, and it's...
View ArticleCub Tracks Drafts The Reviews
The writers are analyzing the recently completed draft because that's what the public demands. The Blackhawks feel the love at Wrigley, the Cubs reflect on a loss, the radio dial turns, and Tetris...
View ArticleMets send Travis d'Arnaud to Triple-A Las Vegas, call up Taylor Teagarden
The struggling catcher has been sent down to Las Vegas. Per Anthony DiComo, the New York Mets have announced the demotion of rookie catcher Travis d'Arnaud to Triple-A Las Vegas, moments after last...
View ArticleFinal Score: Giants 5, Mets 4—Giants take Mets for a walk-off by the bay
The Mets' terrible week didn't get any better last night.The Mets scored three runs through the first three innings last night in San Francisco, and they might have scored more if not for a baserunning...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: LHP Brad Wieck
With their seventh-round selection the Mets took Oklahoma City's Brad Wieck, a gargantuan southpaw who can run his fastball up to 94. Though he doesn't have a tremendous amount of experience against...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets lose fifth straight, demote d'Arnaud, promote Teagarden
Your Sunday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets lost to the Giants last night despite holding a lead for the grand majority of the game. Jenrry...
View ArticleMets Daily Farm Report, June 8, 2014: Farm nearly swept, Sand Gnats save the...
Catch up on all of yesterday's minor league action from around the Mets' farm system!*All results from games played on Saturday, June 7, 2014Triple-A - Las Vegas 51s...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: 1B Dash Winningham
The Mets drafted a 6-foot-2, 220 pound first baseman with above average raw power. If they can tame the contact issues inherent to his current swing, they may have found a useful bat in the eighth...
View ArticleFirst-round draft pick Michael Conforto fits Mets' organizational hitting...
The Mets have demanded buy-in for their "focused aggression" approach to hitting throughout the minors and into the majors.On Thursday night, the New York Mets selected Oregon State outfielder Michael...
View ArticleFinal Score: Giants 6, Mets 4—Swept in San Francisco
The Mets lost their sixth straight game.You’ve heard this one before: The Mets scored a couple of runs in the first inning of a road game but went on to lose. This time, they did so as they got swept...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: OF Michael Katz
With their ninth-round pick, the Mets took another power hitter, this one from the college ranks, in William & Mary outfielder Michael Katz. While everyone is convinced his power is for real, his...
View Articleminor lines, 6/8/14
Sunday highlights from the Giants' farm: Juan Ciriaco homered among three hits, Kelvin Marte allowed just 1 R in 6.0 IP, and Chase Johnson had 5.0 scoreless IP.AAA: Fresno lost to Las Vegas 5-4(after...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: LHP Kelly Secrest
In the tenth round, the Mets chose a college closer from UNC-Wilmington, a southpaw by the name of Kelly Secrest. Secrest has some present velocity, but a small frame and so-so command will keep him...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Amazins return home with a pocketful of losses
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsCurtis Granderson hit two home runs, but Zack Wheeler lasted just 3.2 innings, and the Mets lost...
View ArticleThe View From Behind the Backstop: Jeff McNeil
All he's done during his short professional career is hit, but how good a prospect is Jeff McNeil?Jeff McNeil, 3B, Savannah Sand Gnats (A)Height, weight: 6'1", 165 poundsAge (2014 season age):...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Report: RHP Connor Buchmann
The Mets chose Connor Buchmann in the 11th round of the draft. He's a little small and he throws from a low arm angle, so it's difficult to imagine him as anything more than a reliever. However, he has...
View ArticleMets Player Performance Meter: Pitchers, Week 10
A look at how the Mets' pitchers performed over the last seven days.Although several Mets pitchers were pretty good this week, the team as a whole was not. Their 4.50 ERA over that span, which included...
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