Author: John Sheridan

2023 Trade Deadline Acquisitions Secure Binghamton Playoff Berth

At the trade deadline, we were told the New York Mets were sellers. They traded away players like Dominic Leone, Max Scherzer, and Justin Verlander. In exchange, they received a number of prospects bolstering their farm system and completely revamping the top prospect rankings within the organization. These are the moves that are supposed to be the signal of the end of the season. However, for...

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Mayer: Jett Williams Promoted To Double-A Binghamton

On Sunday evening, MMO’s own Michael Mayer reports SS/CF Jett Williams has been promoted from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton. Williams, 19, was rated by MMN as the New York Mets fourth-best prospect (as of Sept. 2023). So far this season, Williams is slashing .265/.431/.461 with 21 doubles, eight triples, 13 homers, and 53 RBIs. He is 44-for-51 in stolen base attempts. The promotion...

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Scouts And Evaluators On New Mets Prospects

When the New York Mets traded Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander at the trade deadline, they did more than admit the team would not win in 2023. They also revitalized their farm system, which has taken a significant hit after promoting Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos from prospect status. Many have given the Mets credit for taking this bold change of course. We have also seen...

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Luke Voit Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent

Syracuse Mets 1B/DH Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal and has become a free agent according to our own Michael Mayer. Voit, 32, needs to become part of another organization’s 40-man roster by August 31 if he is to be postseason eligible. Voit signed with the Mets on June 11 after he has been waived by the Milwaukee Brewers. Voit quickly became a Syracuse fan favorite with his bat...

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Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford Are Top Five Mets Prospects

While the New York Mets may not want to classify it as a fire-sale or rebuild, they have now traded future Hall of Fame right-handed starter Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros for prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford. Verlander, 40, had a no-trade clause, and he had expressed interest in returning to the Houston where he won two World Series. Verlander signed a two-year, $86.67 million...

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