Comments on: Mets Minors: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

By: Reese

Reese — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:37 +0000

Lutz would be smart if he asked Wally Backman to let him play in the OF while in Buffalo. There are dual obstacles to his advancement to the majors named Wright and Davis. However, there is Neiuwenhuis, Duda and that guy who should be released playing LF. Shift Duda to LF and open up right for the power hitting Lutz (or the OF-learning Valdespin).

By: ANNE MARIE

ANNE MARIE — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:42:27 +0000

Fred,
Not leaving out any ball players that I enjoy watching. Leathersich is another great ball player and would like to see him climb to the top with Chism. I was around when Frank V. use to play. He wasn’t a strike out kinda a guy. Wasn’t even a real hard pitcher. He just conqured with his style of pitching. Chism to me, has that same style of pitching, getting the job done even if it’s not striking them all out! Along with Leathersich,Camarena, Morel, Pill, Montero, Seng, Verrett, Vazquez, they all have high strike out numbers. Chism didn’t have the high strike out numbers last year, but did you look at all his stats across the board without the strike out numbers! Now, that’s what I am talking about!!
This is a new season, best to all !!!!!

By: Petey Pete

Petey Pete — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:22:57 +0000

Hi fred, thanks for responding. Yes Leathersich is off to a very good start, but I couldn’t list everybody who is off to a good start, because the piece would have simply been too long. There will be new lists like this one released every week during the season, so if “The Rocket” keeps going like he is, he will make the list fairly easily in the future.

By: fred

fred — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:10:42 +0000

Great stuff; You left out Jack leathersich for who is hot. No era, low whip and a ton of strike outs

By: ANNE MARIE

ANNE MARIE — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:11:05 +0000

Petey Pete,

Thanks for sending the interview with TJ Chism. I really enjoyed reading it. Not only has talent, but seems like a really nice guy who loves the game of baseball! I was talking to a guy yesterday from the Mets organization. Can’t mention his name, but he spent some time with the team the last couple of games. He told me rumor has it, if T keeps doing as good has he is, he will be in Port St Lucie within the month! I have never seen a relief pitcher execute under pressure the way this guy does…all in all, I think that amazes me the most!!

Thanks again

By: Fonzie13

Fonzie13 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:22:09 +0000

Leathersich is an absolute beast. Between his short stint last year and so far this season he’s pitched a combined 21 innings and has struck out 41 walked only 5 and given up only 9 hits. At the rate he’s going he’ll be up in Binghamton before the end of the year.

By: Fonzie13

Fonzie13 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:19:23 +0000

Thanks Pete!

By: Petey Pete

Petey Pete — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:48:21 +0000

I expect Leathersich to be the first moved up to Lucie, and it could be anytime….

By: Petey Pete

Petey Pete — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:47:01 +0000

Vaughn is on the Temp Inactive List, usually it’s due to family business, or obligations. Goeddel is battling a groin problem and is in extended.

By: Petey Pete

Petey Pete — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:44:45 +0000

Thanks for the comment Anne Marie, I thought you might be interested in this interview I did with T.J. last December, hope you like it.

http://metsmerizedonline.com/2011/12/interview-with-mets-prospect-lhp-t-j-chism.html

By: trs86

trs86 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:51 +0000

I hope none of them get moved up before I get to take a peek next month.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:53:29 +0000

That Savannah staff has looked very impressive so far this season.

By: Fonzie13

Fonzie13 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:11:51 +0000

I noticed Vaughn has been missing o the last few games. No mention of injury though. Erik Goeddel hasn’t pitched yet either. I don’t know if he’s hurt or at extended spring training.

By: BadBadLeroyBrown

BadBadLeroyBrown — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:55:18 +0000

Hey Petey, any word on Cory Vaughn he’s missed the last couple of games.

He’s another player that has been hot and he seems to have cut down on K’s and has been drawing a lot of walks his last few games.

To be honest our whole farm system is playing exceptionally well across the board. I’m honestly excited about the Mets minors for the first time in a while. And the players that are producing are both Omar & Sandy guys although I know some would credit Sandy alone.

By: Satish Ram

Satish Ram — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:45:26 +0000

I get the feeling we’re going to be hearing alot about Lutz and Tapia this year.

By: ANNE MARIE

ANNE MARIE — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:40:43 +0000

Petey, Pete,

I would have to say that Chism was a slow starter, starting in the professional league, Last years numbers were out of the park, and he started this year where he left off last year! I realize he is a relief pitcher, but lets give credit where due! I hope to see more of his talent (playing time) this year! I have to say, I really like his pitching style! Not what you would call a very fast pitcher, but he gets the job done!! Let’s face it, we need to see more of that in the Mets league! Keep an eye on this guy!!!!

Thanks!

By: Seligman

Seligman — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:35:19 +0000

This is fantastic Pete. I’m very excited by Taijeron who is looking like a solid power/speed prospect. It’s too bad Lagares isn’t off to a better start and I hope he turns it around quickly.

By: Sach

Sach — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:08:12 +0000

Petey Pete, even though I love your minors stuff, I disagree with you on Familia. Familia to myself is still too stiff and awkward, his fastball too straight and flat and hittable and Familia has usually had control and command issues his entire career in the minors- in 444.1 IP he has walked 188 batters, an average of 3.8 BB/9 which is not good.

By: stick

stick — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:31:02 +0000

good stuff.