In his MLB Pipeline Inbox, Jim Callis addressed a number of topics regarding recent draft picks and their rankings within their new organizations. When speaking about where Mets 2018 first round pick Jarred Kelenic now sits among the Mets rankings, Callis dropped this bombshell, “Alonso has posted impressive power numbers since signing as a second-round pick in 2016, already has reached...
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Before news broke on Tuesday of Sandy Alderson stepping away because of his health, most of the questions posed dealt with what the Mets should do with different players or how the Mets could possibly contend next season. While it may seem crass to some to address these issues, they are issues facing the Mets nevertheless, and given what has happened, there are very real questions about this...
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3 UP 1. Walk-Off Wilmer Sometimes, some guys just have “it.” With respect to Wilmer Flores, that is the ability to deliver big late inning walk-off hits. His walk-off hit down the third base line was his ninth walk-off RBI, which ties him with David Wright for the franchise record. Flores has accomplished this feat in 5,116 fewer plate appearances. Overall, if there was anyone we...
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As reported by Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas starter Corey Oswalt was held back from his start on Wednesday in case the Mets need him to make a start this weekend. The Mets do not currently have a starter listed for their game on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Jason Vargas was placed on the disabled list with a strained calf. He is eligible to come off the...
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As previously reported by MMN, the New York Mets are currently the front-runners to sign 17-year-old Venezuelan catcher Francisco Alvarez when the international free agent signing period begins. If the Mets are able to sign the catcher, they will be getting one of the more talented players available this year. In fact, Baseball America rated Alvarez as the ninth best international prospect and...
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