Month: August 2009

8/20 Minor League Report! FAMILIA, MCHUGH, ZAPATA, VAN GURP!

INT AAA: Buffalo 0/5/1, Syracuse 3/8/1, Game 1 2b, ss Argenis Reyes 1 for 3, 2b, .287 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, .299 1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, .205 3b Mike Lamb 0 for 3, K, .258 rf Chip Ambres 0 for 2, BB, K, .254 ss Javier Castillo 0 for 2, K, .257 c Robinson Cancel 1 for 3, .242 lf Josh Petersen 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .254 Pat Misch 4 IP, 3 H, ER, 7 Ks, HR, 4.26 era, L (1-2), 67:44:23, 2:2:7 Atauro...

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Note To The Mets: Don’t Neglect The Bullpen

With all the talk of the Mets plans for 2010 and beyond, few if any have mentioned the bullpen. As one of the lone bright spots for the team this season, the bullpen is going to need some attention next season. Currently, the Mets have two ex-All-Star setup men on their roster in Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz. Although, both have options for next season it is highly unlikely either will be brought...

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Who’s The Real Top Prospect; Flores, Martinez Or… Thole

This season shortstop Wilmer Flores seems to have overtaken outfielder Fernando Martinez as the Mets top prospect. That said, there are many scouts out there who don’t think either of them are all they are cracked up to be. Yesterday, Tim Bontemps of the NY Post reported on what one scout had to say regarding the Mets number one prospect, Wilmer Flores. “I was not impressed at all. ....

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Mets Lose an Ugly One to the Braves 15-2

The Mets (56-64) lost to the Braves (63-57) by a score of 15-2. Bobby Parnell made his 3rd start of the year, and was he bad. In the second inning the Braves sent 11 men to the plate. HOWEVER, in defense of Bobby he could have gotten out of the inning when it was only 3-0. This is only his 3rd start, so no one be alarmed. With the Mets out of playoff contention there is no harm in experimenting...

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Billy Wagner Placed On Waivers

Jayson Stark of ESPN is reporting the following, According to a major league source, the Mets placed Wagner on trade waivers Wednesday. That means those waivers would expire at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, hours before Wagner is scheduled to be activated and make his long-awaited return from Tommy John Surgery. It’s unlikely Wagner would be claimed, since any team claiming him would be on the hook...

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