MICHAEL CONFORTO, OF Player Data: Age: 23, Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Under Contract 2016 Primary Stats: .220/.310/.414, 21 2B, 12 HR, 42 RBI, 348 PA 2016 Player Review: One of the biggest disappointments of 2016, it’s hard to believe for a month Michael Conforto looked like everything we could possibly want from the young slugger. His April, in which he hit .365 and had 18 RBIs, made the rest...
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We have voted on our Top 5 prospects at each position in the Mets minor league system. The first position we’re going to cover is shortstop, one that is becoming a strength in the Mets system. In recent years the Mets have drafted and signed players to strengthen their middle infield depth. Last year, the Mets signed two big international prospects in Andres Gimenez and Gregory Guerrero....
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With the news that second baseman Neil Walker has accepted his $17.2 million dollar qualifying offer, the New York Mets now find themselves with incredible depth in their infield. The player who is most impacted by the return of Walker, is utility infielder T.J. Rivera. Rivera did not disappoint in his time in New York last season, hitting to a .333/.345/.476 batting line with three homers and...
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Mark Melancon Position: Relief Pitcher Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: March 28, 1985 (Age 37) As many teams look to build a shutdown bullpen, there are not too many better choices on the open market this offseason than Melancon. The New York Mets are said to be looking for bullpen help this offseason, especially with new uncertainties surrounding closer, Jeurys Familia. Melancon is coming off...
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Jose Bautista Position: OF Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: October 19, 1980 (Age 36) Without any doubt, Bautista is one of the premier free agents on the market this offseason. A power right-handed hitting outfielder that the Mets will take a hard look at if Yoenis Cespedes signs elsewhere. Although he is surely on the decline in his career, at the age of 36, Bautista has still shown to be one...
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