Despite the Mets lack of big offseason signings, the departure of Jose Reyes and the news that the payroll is being regulated strongly for the first time in years brings most Mets fans into a dark, dreadful place. Talks about boycotting Citi Field, putting an inferior product on the field and expecting the fans to pay and even the latest media-slam against writer of “Wilpon’s...
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Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com spoke to general managers from outside each division to get their thoughts on who the top future stars are within that division. It starts today with the NL East. This is the rotation they came up with: Starting pitchers Julio Teheran (No. 4 on Top 100; Braves’ No. 1) Zack Wheeler (No. 28 on Top 100; Mets’ No. 1 ) Arodys Vizcaino (No. 36 on Top...
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I was able to get in a quick Q&A with NY Mets shortstop prospect Phillip Evans the other day, just weeks before he has to get ready to head for Port St. Lucie for the start of Spring Training. The Mets got a steal when they plucked Evans in the 15th round of last years draft. Other teams had been scared off due to a commitment by Evans to attend San Diego State, but just hours before the...
Read MoreThe look back at the in depth career of general manager Omar Minaya continues with his first off-season in charge. To see the full effects of the changes made in the off-season by Omar we must first take a quick look at the 2004 New York Mets. In 2004 the Mets GM was Jim Duquette, the manager was Art Howe, and the team finished 4th in the NL East with a 71-91 record. Opening Day Lineup: Kaz...
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Here is a complete listing of all our 2012 MMO Top 50 Mets Prospects. We will keep this list updated throughout the year. Click on each players link to view their complete MMO profile. 1. Zack Wheeler RHP 2. Jeurys Familia RHP 3. Matt Harvey RHP 4. Jenrry Mejia RHP 5. Brandon Nimmo OF 6. Kirk Nieuwenhuis OF 7. Juan Lagares OF 8. Wilmer...
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