MMO Exclusive Interview With Brandon Nimmo

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• Mr North Jersey August 31, 2012 at 3:11 pm

  Seems like a nice kid. I like how many of the Mets prospects follow each others progress and root for each other as they move through the system. What awaits him down the road remains to be seen but I wish the best for him.
  • Des August 31, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    MNJ — My thoughts too. Great kid.
• Alex68 August 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm

  So now we know where to find nimmo??
  • FP Mets August 31, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Alex, that was a terrible joke. Quit clownfishing around.
  • Alex68 August 31, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    FP .. Got it.. Will do.
    • FP Mets August 31, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      You’re like a fish out of water with these jokes. We’ll call that last one a fluke.
      • Metsie September 2, 2012 at 5:03 pm

        Something very fishy going on here….
    • Alex68 August 31, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      Ummmm. ok. thanks???
      • FP Mets August 31, 2012 at 3:46 pm

        I was trying to get a string of fish related jokes going. Holy mackerel! (last one i promise)
        • hotstreak September 2, 2012 at 4:59 pm

          In the Jason Bay there was a fluke grand slam and double. To bad we on the ook with him.
• Lisa P. August 31, 2012 at 3:25 pm

  That was truly great to listen to. I love how he opens up so easily to talk about God and family, which is hard for most teenagers to do. It says a lot about his character. Thank you Pete for sharing this with us. It was a nice glimpse into what I hope will be a permanent fixture in our outfield one day.
  • Petey Pete August 31, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Thanks Lisa, you are right about Brandon, he is really a special person, and no matter how far he goes in his career, or what kind of player he ultimately becomes, he’s a winner and it is a definite asset to have a quality person like him in our organization. He is deserving of the unquestioned support and loyalty of the entire Mets fan-base. Let’s Go Mets!
    • Des August 31, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      Petey Pete — I loved your interview. It was special to me as I got to know Brandon and his values. He’s mature for his years. Again, a wonderful interview.
• William H. August 31, 2012 at 3:36 pm

  Now that’s what I call an interview, great job by both of you. It reminded me a lot of the types of interviews Kevin’s colleague Steve Serby would do or good old Ralph on Kiner’s Korner. I’ve heard a few Nimmo interviews before and they are all the same, what kind of a pitch was that homerun you hit, have you worked on your stance, blah, blah, blah. This is how interviews are done. Props to you guys. And best of luck to Brandon Nimmo, a fine young man.
• Squidoo August 31, 2012 at 3:46 pm

  Very cool. Best guess on when we’ll see him on the Mets? Is late 2014 about right or too optimistic?
  • Fonzie13 August 31, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Unless he tears it up in A and A+ next year and makes a smooth transition to AA I doubt we’ll see him before 2015. He hasn’t even played full season A ball yet so 2014 is probably out of the question. Unless he just flies through the system like Wright did. I still like Phil Evans the best out of the position players that came out of last years draft.
    • Squidoo August 31, 2012 at 4:09 pm

      I like Phil Evans too, but I tell you I wouldn’t mind seeing Nimmo zip through the system with his bat. Cant wait to get a legit homegrown outfielder on this team.
  • Petey Pete August 31, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I agree with Fonz, no way can he zip through four levels of the minors in under two years which rules out 2013, and 2014. He’s good, but that would be a little too much to ask. Realistically if all goes well, I’m guessing the middle of 2015 or thereabouts.
    • Fonzie13 September 1, 2012 at 1:01 am

      Hey Pete you need a nickname for these spots like Kiner’s Korner. How bout Petey’s Pit? lol
      • Met Maniac September 1, 2012 at 2:54 pm

        LOL – Fonzie I dont like the sound of Petey’s Pit or Pits. Maybe Petey’s Playhouse? No that’s not good either.
        • Petey Pete September 1, 2012 at 8:20 pm

          How bout Petey’s Clubhouse?
          • Heybatter September 3, 2012 at 10:52 am

            Pete’ Upperdeck
            • Heybatter September 3, 2012 at 10:53 am

              Should have read Pete’s Upperdeck
          • FP Mets September 3, 2012 at 11:20 am

            Pete’s ‘Pen