Month: June 2015

Mets Minor League Recap: Fulmer Impresses Again, Mejia Throws For Vegas

  Sacramento 14, Las Vegas (45-33)  7 Vic Black had a typical Vic Black outing walking three guys to load the bases but getting a strike out to end the inning without any damage. Jenrry Mejia also made an appearance on his way back pitching a scoreless 9th inning with two strikeouts. Starter Tyler Pill did not fare as well lasting only 3 innings giving up eight runs (seven earned) on 13...

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Michael Conforto Struggles Over The Past Week

Baseball is a game of adjustments. A pitcher sees a hitter for the first time, and learns about his tendencies, hot-zones, cold-zones and overall abilities. They make the adjustment to play into his weaknesses. It is then the job of the hitter to adjust to the pitcher’s adjustments. Michael Conforto, the Mets top hitting prospect who has yet to be matched during his minor league career,...

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ICYMI: Alderson Characterizes Trade Market As Thin, But Willing To Overpay

During Friday  afternoon’s press conference at Citi Field, Sandy Alderson said he continues to look externally to find some help for the offense. “I would characterize us as somewhat aggressive. I’m prepared to overpay but there has to be something to overpay for.” It sounds like the team has only enough resources to add one player, so they want to be sure it’s...

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Matz’s Debut A Day To Remember

Between his 7.2 very solid innings, six strikeouts, three hits and four RBIs, Steven Matz’s debut proved to be worth the wait. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft, Matz did not make it to a professional mound until 2012 due to complications following Tommy John surgery. Eventually battling back to debut with the Kingsport Mets, the Stony Brook native shot quickly up the Mets...

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MMO Fan Shot: Why Hasn’t Sandy Made a Trade Yet?

An MMO Fan Shot by Gregg Cambareri It’s no secret that pressure on the Mets front office has significantly increased since their abysmal 1-7 road trip. It’s left fans, bloggers, and media members calling for “something” to get done. The offense is nearly nonexistent, the defense inconsistent, and a league leading 14 players on the disabled list certainly doesn’t help. So, why hasn’t Alderson and...

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