Comments on: Zach Wheeler Scouting And Info From Around Web

By: Tommy2cat

Tommy2cat — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:39:52 +0000

You go, Bro!.

Agree with you 100%.

Beltran will look cool in a Giants uniform, however. If he gets to play centerfield after another Aaron Rowan faceplant, he’ll join Willie Mays & Bobby Bonds (the “original, free-range, no-fillers” Bonds) in a lineage of outstanding Giant centerfielders.

I think Alderson is methodically building a juggernaut.

By: Des

Des — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:04:20 +0000

2012 for Wheeler? Not likely.

By: Des

Des — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:03:00 +0000

Thanks to Hojo and Kay for the scouting reports. Now let’s step out bravely into the future. . . .

By: tlagee

tlagee — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:36 +0000

I think that if Sandy does land Zack for Beltran it’s a great deal. Beltran is a rental, past his prime and a notorious slow healer when he does get injured. Also he will not give the Giants draft choices if he decides to move on.

Carlos is a really good player who gave us about 4 good years out of seven. The problem was he was paid to give us seven. Great hitter and ballplayer – ironman he is not.

By: t agee

t agee — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:41:34 +0000

Well Genius, We’ve been borrowing from the future with every single trade or free agent signing we’ve made since the Darling Mazzili and Bailor, Perez for Fernandez deal in the early 80′s. Those worked out great remember?

The only deals we’ve made since then that didn’t borrow from the future were salary dump deals.

Guess how many World Series games we’ve won in the last 25 years making only THIS YEAR type moves? ONE. ONE World Series game victory in TWENTY FIVE YEARS.

Time to think beyond just THIS YEAR for a change.

By: Lifelongmetsfan

Lifelongmetsfan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:33:53 +0000

I’m happy! Wheeler may not be a #! but by all accounts he projects to be very solid if not spectacular major league starting pitcher! Wheeler delivery is a bit clumsy to me but hey, I’m an idiot what do I know?
Wheeler is the Mike Pelfrey we thought we were getting when we signed him!
Dare I dream, 2012
Santana
Niese
Pelfrey
Wheeler
Dickey
Good gollie Batman! If Pefrey can … see a shrink 3x a week over the off season we may just have something here…. In 2013 after Santana’s arm finally falls off.. Henry M. will hopefully be back!

By: jessep

jessep — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:27:53 +0000

If this deal becomes official and the Mets grab Zach Wheeler for Carlos Beltran… all of Alderson’s critics can consider themselves mute from this point on. Is the guy perfect? No. But getting a top pitching prospect for a rental is not something “small market” teams would do. This was Sandy flexing his muscles, and if you cant support him after this deal then I’m convinced you’re only here to be a hater and not a fan

By: Da Madd Genius

Da Madd Genius — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:12:21 +0000

Lol why should I be mute? Its a good trade, but maybe if Sandy’s bargain bin duds weren’t filling our roster when we submarines our season in the first 3 weeks perhaps the best move would have been to keep Carlos instead of celebrating taking a step (or 3 since this kid isn’t ready to leave A ball yet) back. Every Sandy lover says “give him time” well this is clearly a move that needs time. But I live in the present, and presently my big market club is selling off assets with minuscule chance of a playoff birth. That ain’t good enough whether it’s Sandy or Omar

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:36:36 +0000

I get it, you get it, many get it, but hate to be negative nelly some will just not get it…………

I adore Carlos B, one of my all time favorites, but this had to be done and it was a great move for the future of the NY Mets.

The name on the front of the uniform is far more important then the name on the back! ($1 Herb Brooks)

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:07:58 +0000

Baseball America
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Background: The Giants made Wheeler the sixth overall pick in the 2009 draft, the highest they’ve taken a pitcher since selecting Jason Grilli at No. 4 in 1997, and signed him for $3.3 million. It was a bad omen when he recorded only one out in his pro debut in April, as a persistent cracked-fingernail issue derailed his season. He did post a 3.27 ERA in his final five starts.

Scouting Report: With his size, broad shoulders and loose arm action, Wheeler has plenty of projection remaining. His cracked nail was a blessing in disguise because it forced him to take time out to work on smoothing out his mechanics. He got on a more direct line to the plate and cut down the effort in his delivery, allowing him to command the bottom of the strike zone much better. Wheeler threw an easy 94-97 mph fastball during instructional league with improved location. His changeup became functional toward the end of the season, and his breaking ball became tighter and more consistent. He can throw an overhand curveball but has had more success with a slurve. He did a lot of maturing on the mound in his first pro season and learned he can’t strike out the world.