In this video from Media Day at MCU Park, Brandon Nimmo talks about his transition to pro baseball, expectations, and of course his excitement about playing with the Brooklyn Cyclones. He had some nice things to say about 2012 draft pick Kevin Plawecki, is hoping to win a championship with Brooklyn and one day playing center field at Citi Field. We will be at MCU Park all day as Sean Kenny will...
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IKE DAVIS: Singled in the second inning yesterday to extend his hitting streak to a season-high eight games. Davis is hitting .478 (11-23) during the span…The streak is the second longest of Davis’ career and trails only an 11-game run last season from April 17-April 29. He is tied for second in the NL and tied for fifth in the majors with 12 walks this month. LUCAS DUDA: Singled in the sixth...
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Lynn Worthy just reported that RHP Collin McHugh has just been told he’ll be going to Triple-A Buffalo and pitching for the Bisons tomorrow. Readers of this site know that our own Petey Pete deduced this would be the case last week and that Monday would be the day that McHugh would get his first Triple-A start. There are currently six starting pitchers in the Binghamton rotation, and four...
Read MoreIn addition to Louisiana high school shortstop Gavin Cecchini (12th overall pick) and Purdue catcher Kevin Plawecki (35th overall), the Mets have confirmed the signings of 13 other selections from last week’s draft according to ESPN.. Rd. 3 (107), Matt Koch, RHP, Louisville Rd. 4 (140), Branden Kaupe, SS, Baldwin (Hawaii) HS Rd. 5 (170), Brandon Welch, RHP, Palm Beach State Rd. 7...
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Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his sixth home run of the year last night, a solo shot in the sixth inning against the Reds. Nieuwenhuis has now hit three home runs in his last two games and has four in the month of June which ties him for the most with Milwaukee’s Martin Maldonado among all major league rookies. Nieuwenhuis is starting to garner some strong consideration for the top rookie honor as he...
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