Comments on: Mets Minors: Steven Matz Update, Instructional League Roster Set, Las Vegas 51′s Make It Official

By: Stick

Stick — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:56:35 +0000

well, just looking at the roster crunch, and from what Sandy has said, the odds are a couple of these guys could go in trades in the off season. One way of eliminating the problem! And of course, bringing in some much needed talent at other positions.

By: PA Met fan

PA Met fan — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:51:12 +0000

My problem with Vegas is that it’s way too hot there to develop pitching. You can’t have a guy like wheeler, if he can’t make the big club out of camp pitch in 105 degree heat every fifth day. Buffalo was hot but not oppressive and that is why it was perfect for the Mets.

Whats the deal with resse havens anyway? is he gonna hit the big leagues before his 27th birthday?

By: Superhero

Superhero — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:59:43 +0000

Who do we know is going to be in the St. Lucie rotation? As far as I’m concerned, the only sure things are Fulmer, Tapia, and Panteliodis. Pill should be a lock to start in Binghamton; he made fewer starts in Savannah than he did in St. Lucie, and he pitched better in St. Lucie as well. I think Montero will likely start in Double A as well, considering how much he dominated A+ ball (and that would also be supported by the fact that he isn’t in the Instructional League, since Hyde says that most players who are going to be at St. Lucie or below will be there). deGrom and Verrett are questionable, but considering their age and how well they pitched in St. Lucie, it wouldn’t shock me if they made the jump as well despite not getting a ton of time in A+ ball. So I definitely think there will be room for one or two of the Brooklyn guys in that rotation. I think Mateo will definitely skip a level, and probably Robles as well.

By: Met Fan Lou

Met Fan Lou — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:52:53 +0000

Here is the problem with the Las Vegas 51s. With the Mets’ budget if they have a callup from Vegas, instead of putting the guy on Southwest, they’ll give him a 40 dollar ticket for the Mega Bus. Hopefully it will be the express and won’t stop in Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, Amarillo, etc., etc. etc. I’ve been everywhere man, I’ve been everywhere man! “Hey Joe where iks that kid Brown, we put him on the bus last Thursday?” “Oh yeah, the last we heard he was still in Myrtle Beach waiting on a transfer.”"Well it’s too late now, when he gets here give him a return ticket back to Vegas and an extra 15 bucks for food money.”

By: Tim B.

Tim B. — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:55:02 +0000

51′s (or more than likely MiLB) changed the top of the page to reflect the new affiliation with the Mets – hopefully they’ll change the banner across the top of the page too (since that’s still emblanzoned with the Toronto Blue Jays logo).

Craig with the name change potential being debunked, any idea if the 51′s will add a little orange to their unis this season to come a little closer to their parent club?

By: kevin

kevin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:50:54 +0000

Much like Reese Havens I’m getting really tired of hearing about this guy Matz, he’s always hurt.

By: JetsMets13

JetsMets13 — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:27:52 +0000

Thanks for the response. I read on Mets360 and a on twitter exchange with Toby Hyde that Mateo will most likely skip Savannah because of a numbers crunch and because it’s a “more age appropriate level” for him. I wouldn’t mind it if they really believe he’s capable of handling it, but at the same time I dont want to see someone who looked this good rushed. With regards to Flores, you would think someone with that kind of a comparison would be ranked much higher that 76 on Baseball America. That’s why I asked.

By: Petey Pete

Petey Pete — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:07:15 +0000

If I may throw my two cents in…. no, none of the Brooklyn pitchers will skip Savannah and open in Lucie, Lucie’s rotation will be packed as it is.

Also, Flores has drawn comparisons to Cabrera for at least a few years now. Cabrera is bigger, but otherwise if you go by what they were at the same age, the similarities as players are definitely there.

By: JetsMets13

JetsMets13 — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:57:05 +0000

Hey Craig, two questions if you dont mind.

Is there any chance that some of the Brooklyn pitchers will skip Savannah and go to St. Lucie? Seems like there is going to be quite a log jam at Savannah the way it’s looking now.

Also, I saw Wilmer Flores being compared to a young Miguel Cabrera this morning on another Mets site. What are your thoughts on that?

Thanks and I appreciate your minor league coverage.