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4/18 Mets Farm Report: Wheeler, Montero, Hefner Deliver Dominant Performances, Gnats Turn Two

Posted by Former Writer | Apr 19, 2012

Buffalo 4, Lehigh Valley 1 Starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner turned in his best performance of the young season to pick up his second win of the season. The hulking right-hander tossed seven dominant innings and allowed just unearned run on four hits and walk while striking out three. Hefner is now sporting a 1.96 ERA. Justin Hampson pitched the final two innings of the game and he was perfect in...

3 Up & 3 Down: The Tomahawked Edition

Posted by Former Writer | Apr 19, 2012

On Wednesday afternoon the Mets wrapped up a three game series with the Atlanta Braves. After winning game one of the series, the Mets dropped the next two, both games marked by bad starting pitching. The good news is, the Mets finish a very tough six game road trip at 3-3 (You could say, 3 Up and 3 Down). 3 Up: Dillon Gee: Gee pitched a fantastic game Monday night going 7 innings while giving...

Mets Minors: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

Posted by Former Writer | Apr 19, 2012

WHO’S HOT? HITTERS Travis Taijeron (SAV) – The 23-year-old right-handed hitting slugger has been playing mostly CF for Savannah and has been doing it all at the plate. Drafted in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft Taijeron has shown an excellent ability to make contact and hit for power in his professional career so far. This season in 40 AB’s his slash line is...

Dickey Gives Up 3 HR, Mets Lose to Braves 14-6

Posted by Former Writer | Apr 18, 2012

In a steady rain, R.A. Dickey had a poor outing, the bullpen struggled and the Mets lost the rubber game of the series, 14-6 Recap R.A. Dickey came out today and looked stellar in the first inning, but after that, the knuckleball went north and his results went south. Dickey struggled, giving up six runs between the second and the third before finally escaping the fourth without a crooked...

2012 MLB Draft: OF Albert Amora’s Stock Continues To Rise

Posted by Former Writer | Apr 18, 2012

MLB Dirt recently posted their latest Mock Draft in which they pegged the Mets for top high school outfielder, Albert Almora of Mater Academy in Florida. They write: The Mets have a shallow system and they need high upside guys. They took Brandon Nimmo last year and if Almora is available I believe they would take him. He is a plus defender in center field and has a potential plus hit tool and...