Comments on: MMO Mets Top 25 Prospects – #25 Through #21

By: Zack

Zack — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:29:36 +0000

Re Muno, if he continue to develop (although he’s on the older side already for a prospect) any one see him challenging Murph for the 2b job in 2014. I don’t think Muno is the long- term answer there, but could hold the fort down until Evans or Cecchini is ready. Muno should be an upgrade over Murph on D and speed, but remains to be seen how the bat will do.

By: Perseus

Perseus — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:31:08 +0000

Did Lagares hurt you personally or something? It’s cool not to like the guy, but it seems a little rough. Plus, you just said everyone has their own opinions, but Lagares is “rightfully” omitted?

Sean and I made up 2/3 of the crew that helped compiled this list, and if you’re accusing anyone of favoritism here, I won’t stand for it.

By: TruthsaboutMurphy

TruthsaboutMurphy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:55:01 +0000

Herb and Dooby…those are great top prospect lists. And Lagaras is rightfully omitted. Herb even went top 30!!!

By: DrDooby

DrDooby — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:31:35 +0000

Amed not Adrian….

By: DrDooby

DrDooby — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:30:42 +0000

Sent you a mail with the adress, Joe D…

By: 2 Guys Talking Mets Baseball » A Few Quick Takes

2 Guys Talking Mets Baseball » A Few Quick Takes — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:43:37 +0000

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By: DrDooby

DrDooby — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:30:25 +0000

Basically #4 through #9 are pretty interchangeble.
Flores, Nimmo and Cecchini all have a legitimate shot at becoming 1st division pos. players, albeit with various risk.
Fulmer, Tapia and Montero all have done well in full season A- Ball and all have realistic upside as SP with a relief role as a fallback position. Depending on what you look for in a prospect, you can rank them in every sort of order. I have Fulmer ahead because of the young age and Tapia second due to the plus plus fastball. But Montero has the best command of the three and is closest to the majors.

Likewise, several other prospects like Cory Vaughn, Tyler Pill or Alonzo Harris for example also should get HM.

By: DrDooby

DrDooby — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:43:22 +0000

It’s SS Amed Rosario I had at 18, the highly paid international free agent the Mets signed last summer for late 1st round $$. Have heard a lot of good things about him and believe he’s worth being put on the list – even if he’s probably several years away.

Adrian Rosario, i.e. the ” haul” for KRod is one of several decent upper minor league reliever prospect, who may not even make a top 50 overall in the system list, I agree. Armando Rodriguez, Ryan Fraser and Elvin Ramirez probably all rank ahead of him among upper level relief options…

By: Perseus

Perseus — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:10:35 +0000

Herb,

Excellent list and thank you for the comment. Can I inquire as to why you have Ynoa ranked so high? Nice to see Rainy Lara getting some love, too.

By: Herb G

Herb G — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:04:11 +0000

I love talkin’ about our prospects. As a group, I think they are much underrated by the pundits. I just put together my Top 25 (actually 30, since I just couldn’t stop after getting up a head of steam) Here’s my list:

1. Zack Wheeler
2. Travis d’Arnaud
3. Noah Syndergaard
4. Wilmer Flores
5. Rafael Montero
6. Michael Fulmer
7. Luis Mateo
8. Brandon Nimmo
9. Gabriel Ynoa
10. Gavin Cecchini
11. Logan Verrett
12. Jenrry Mejia
13. Marcos Camarena
14. Jacob deGrom
15. Matt Den Dekker
16. Rainy Lara
17. Hansel Robles
18. Jeurys Familia
19. Kevin Plawecki
20. Cory Vaugn
21. Danny Muno
22. Domingo Tapia
23. Luis Cessa
24. Camden Maron
25. Jack Leathersich
26. Cory Mazzoni
27. Darrell Ceciliani
28. Vicente Lupo
29. Steven Matz
30. Carlos Vazquez

Honorable Mentions: Tyler Pill, Philip Evans, Hamilton Bennett, Adam Kolarek, Armando Rodriguez

Notable Omissions: Cesar Puello, Juan Urbina, Aderlin Rodriguez, Wilfredo Tovar, Alonzo Harris, Juan Lagares, Reese Havens

Watch List: Jorge Cespedes, Wilmer Becerra, Yoan Gonzalez, Paul Sewald, Matt Bowman, Logan Taylor, Tyler Vanderheiden

Dr, Dooby, I can’t see Adrian Rosario so high on your list. I went to a B-Mets game in Trenton last year and watched him get scorched. I have several relievers ahead of him in my rankings, including Leathersich, Vazquez, (if they keep him in the pen) Kolarek, Armando Rodriguez, and Bennett. I guess these differences of opinion is what makes baseball so much fun.

By: CB

CB — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:13:56 +0000

I really think he’s on the fast track. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him light up AA this year. Especially if his breaking pitches continue to improve. But I have a feeling they’ll have him start in the FSL again. He seems ready to take on AA though. was just watchin his scouting video on baseballinstinct.com. Dude’s got total command of his fastball with solid tail, and pitches inside. If you have elite command of a moving fastball in the low 90′s, you’re going places.

By: Perseus

Perseus — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:49:34 +0000

Ssssh! Nobody needs to know…

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:46:55 +0000

Would that be the same eye you stole from the Stygian witches?

By: Joe D

Joe D — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:43:12 +0000

DrDooby, can you contact me at GetMetsmerized@aol.com. I wanted to bounce something off you and also get your opinion on a site related issue.

By: Perseus

Perseus — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:17:39 +0000

Hey Peter,

I’ve got my eye on Montero too. I like him a lot.

By: ifthevansrockin

ifthevansrockin — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:09:47 +0000

should start being some interesting guys with a lot of potential in that group.

Looking forward to it.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:01:12 +0000

I got to say I really really like Montero, and I think this year he moves into top 5 Mets prospects, should be ready by next September.

By: Perseus

Perseus — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:07:35 +0000

Good work, Batman.

20 – 16 coming up on Monday from me.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:59:50 +0000

Nice job Sean, never mind the know-nothings.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:58:49 +0000

You’re right anyone can do a top ten, or a top 25, but only one site can claim that our prospects read and look forward to ours every January. Three of them just yesterday called to thank us and Leathersich favorited the post and we are the only Mets site he follows. Check it out.