MLB Pipeline released their annual preseason top 100 prospect list on MLB Network Saturday night, and Mets fans hoping to see one of their own on the list didn’t need to hold their breath long. There were no Mets on the list, which was compiled by Pipeline’s prospect gurus Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo. It was unreasonable to think there were any shoe-ins to make the list after Baseball America...
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We’ve reached the final installment in our series of ranking the top 50 prospects in the Mets system heading into the 2018 season. The output is a reflection of the tremendous work put in by our entire group of writers both here at MMO and over at MetsMinors.net, and we all thank you for coming along for the ride. As always, links to the previous rankings can be found at the bottom of this...
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The Mets signed infielder Ty Kelly to a minor league deal on Monday, according to a source. It’s not clear if the pact includes an invitation to spring training, but signings of this nature usually do. The 29-year-old has hit .280/.381/.381 in the minor leagues since the Baltimore Orioles drafted him in 2009. Kelly originally signed with the Mets in November of 2015 and made his major...
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It’s that time of the year again, as we take a look at the young men who may soon don the orange and blue. Our top 50 prospects list has begun over at Mets Minors, but we’ve decided to bring you the best 30 here on MMO. Today’s group of 30-26 feature a mix of young international prospects and players in the upper minors on the cusp of breaking through to the Show. 30. RHP Jamie...
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After agreeing to terms with veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak earlier in the day, Sandy Alderson told reporters on Wednesday that the Mets are not actively looking for additional bullpen help. Instead, the team will focus its pursuits on second basemen and first base/outfielders. Even before Swarzak was brought aboard, the relief market had diluted immensely over the past few days, with big...
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