Author: Ernest Dove

Source: 2020 Major League Baseball Draft Cut to 5 Rounds

My report from last night is being confirmed by multiple outlets, they are relaying that the details surrounding the 2020 MLB Draft have been solidified. The draft will still begin on June 10th but will be shortened to five rounds from the typical 40. The Mets will make six picks, including a selection from the Philadelphia Phillies as compensation for losing Zack Wheeler. During previous...

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MMO 2020 Top 30 Mets Prospects: No. 15 Carlos Cortes, 2B

No. 15 Carlos Cortes, 2B B/T: L/S Age: 22 (6/30/1997) Height: 5’7″ Weight: 197 lbs ETA: 2021 Previous Rank: No. 25 Acquired: 3rd round in 2018 from University of South Carolina 2019 Stats: 127 Games, .255/.336/.397, 26 2B, 11 HR, 68 RBI, 119 wRC+ The second time was the charm for the New York Mets who originally drafted but did not sign Carlos Cortes out of high school in 2016. They...

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Endy Chavez Named St. Lucie Mets Bench Coach

The St. Lucie Mets announced their coaching staff for the upcoming 2020 season with some returning faces and newcomers joining the Class High-A Affiliate. Chad Kreuter returns for his fourth season as the team’s manager, becoming the first manager in team history to work a fourth consecutive season. Sources told this writer weeks ago that the organization has remained high on Kreuter as a...

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Jed Lowrie Plays in Rehab Game for St. Lucie

The St. Lucie Mets and their fans were greeted with a surprise on Tuesday night as Jed Lowrie appeared in the lineup batting second as the designated hitter. The club was beginning a six-game homestand. Lowrie, 35, has yet to play in a major league game for the Mets after signing a two-year deal in the offseason. The veteran has dealt with a myriad of injuries including a capsule sprain in his...

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2017 Top 30 Prospects: #10 Tomas Nido, C

#10 Tomas Nido Ht: 6’0”  Wt: 200 2016 Level: High A advanced St. Lucie Mets B/T: R/R  Age: 4/12/94 (22) Age Dif: -0.7 Acquired: Drafted 8th round in 2012 out of Orangewood Christian School, FL Last year: #74 MiLB Statistics: 90 G, 344 AB, 38 R, 110 H, 23 2B, 7 HR, 46 RBI, 19 BB, 46 K, .320/.357/.459 Tomas Nido finds a good time to shine. Nido began his career at Kingsport in the Appalachian...

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