Every team has to have a number of components in order to brew a culture of winning and unity that is found in most legitimate contenders. The token ace, power bat, golden glove, and bullpen leader are a given, but just because you follow the directions of a paint by numbers doesn’t mean it will be a masterpiece. Realistically there are more cogs in the machine than we could imagine and it takes a perfect storm to [...]

While speaking with reporters following the Mets loss against the Braves this afternoon, Terry Collins said that prospect Matt Den Dekker is a “legitimate consideration” for making the opening day roster. Den Dekker is just 3-for-19 (.158) so far in spring, although two of his hits (double, triple) have gone for extra bases. He does have three walks already, however, he also has six strikeouts which is a major concern of his. The fact that Terry is [...]

In an effort to cover as many prospects as possible I have decided to begin this feature much earlier than usual and I’ll start off with a name thrown around a lot in regards to the Mets. Full Name: Gavin Cecchini School: Barbe HS (LA) D.O.B.: 12/22/93 (18-years-old) Height: 6’1″ ft. Weight: 180 lbs. Bats/Throws: Right/Right Position: SS Stats: Year Team AVG AB R H HR RBI SB CS BB SO OBP SLG OPS 2012 [...]

To say Jason Bay’s tenure this far with the Mets is disappointing would be a huge understatement. When Bay was signed it was thought that he would be providing the much needed power to the Mets lineup. From 2004-2009 Bay averaged at least 21 home-runs, nobody could have predicted his drop-off would be so severe when he signed with the Mets. As a Met Jason Bay has hit just 18 home-runs! Oh and he’s only [...]

Mike Zunino, C College: Florida B/T: R/R | HT: 6-2 | WT: 220 Projected: Top 5  AB……..H……..2B……..3B……..HR………RBI……..R…….SB……..K……..BB 7………..2………0………..0………..0…………2……….1………0………..1………2 Notes: Sac fly, (2) HBP. He looks fine to me. Jake Barrett, RHP College: Arizona State B/T: R/R | HT: 6-3 | WT: 220 Projected: 1st supp. – 2nd Round IP………..H……..R……..ER……..BB………SO……..GO…….FO……..NP……..NS 1.2……….3………2……….2……….0…………2……….1……….2…………-………..- Notes: I would have to think his stock has taken a hit with the move to the closers role, especially when he hasn’t been completely [...]

As I gaze into my crystal ball for 2012, here’s a gander at what I see happening in the upcoming Mets Minor League season… Pitchers Most Wins: Collin McHugh Call this a bit of a bold selection, but for the first time in a long time I think the Mets have their best collection of offensive talent at Triple-A. With that said, I probably would have gone with Chris Schwinden if I didn’t think he was going [...]

This afternoon in Lakeland, Florida, the Mets game ended in a 7-7 tie against the Detroit Tigers in a 10 inning affair. Summary Jon Niese starts it off with two scoreless innings against the Tigers but gets tagged in the third inning of work. Niese avoids the trouble of a Cedeno error and hitting Fielder with a pitch in the first and K’s the side in order in the second. His third inning he started giving [...]

Figured I might as well take an early look at the prospects we didn’t sign from the 2011 draft. It won’t change much, but it is one of those things I always like monitoring. Plus who knows, maybe we will take these kids again in 2014. 12th Round (372nd overall) Kenny Mathews, LHP – Cal State Fullerton Mathews has made four appearances (three starts) Titans with an impressive 1-0 record and a 2.77 ERA. In [...]

Over at the Star Ledger, Andy McCullough has updates on a few of the injury plagued Mets. He kicks things of with the tidbit that Lucas Duda, who was injured his back working out, is “frustrated” with his swing right now. Duda is expected to take part in the Mets game versus Washington today. McCullough also mentions that Andres Torres (glute) is expected to play today as well. David Wright is still day-to-day and manager Terry Collins [...]

Game Summary: …And we’re back! Welcome back to Mets baseball, ladies and gentlemen! The Mets first Spring Training game was against the Washington Nationals on a lovely Florida afternoon. Mets ran and stole like crazy but couldn’t get the RBIs and defense was shaky. Mets lose 3-1 to Nationals. Game Recap: Dillon Gee started off the first inning with the Mets going 1-2-3 with one strikeout. He retired the fourth batter to face him and [...]

I said I wanted to get this posted early in the week and thankfully I was able to accomplish that task this week. Branden Kline, RHP – Virginia (Proj. 1st round supp. – 2nd round) Stat Line: W, 6 IP, 4 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 6 SO, 7:5 GO:AO Kline was Virginia’s closer last year, but after losing Danny Hultzen (2nd overall) and Will Roberts (5th round) in the draft last year, [...]