We will be releasing the players we’ve chosen as part of a group voting for the Mets roster of the best 25 minor leaguers this season. These players are chosen strictly on their numbers and not on their prospect rankings. It’s going to be a four part series with the bench, starting rotation, and bullpen still to come. Here is who we’ve chosen for the best player at each position for their...
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The New York Mets today announced that outfielder Brandon Nimmo and shortstop Amed Rosario were named Sterling Minor League Organizational Co-Players of the Year and LHP P.J. Conlon earned Sterling Organizational Pitcher of the Year honors. Brandon Nimmo played all three outfield spots this year for the 51s on the way to a great bounce back season in which he hit .352/.423/.541 and got his first...
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St. Lucie Mets catcher Tomas Nido enjoyed a breakout season on both sides of the ball including winning the Florida State League batting title with his .320 average. Nido threw out 42 percent of would-be basestealers, making him one of only two full season minor catchers to hit at least .320 and have at least a 40 percent caught stealing. Nido was selected by the Mets in the 8th round of the...
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According to Adam Shefter the Mets have signed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow to a minor league deal. A conference call with Sandy Alderson and Tim Tebow will air live at 11:30 AM on SNY. He will report to either the Mets Instructional League or the Arizona Fall League to start his baseball career. Tebow recently held a workout at the University of Southern California which drew mixed reviews...
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The 2016 Mets minor league season is officially over with the St. Lucie Mets 4-1 loss on Wednesday night to the Bradenton Marauders. St. Lucie entered the game needing to win two straight games to win the best-of three series and move on to the next round. St. Lucie starter P.J. Conlon had a rare rough outing, giving up two runs in the second inning and one more in the third inning. Conlon went...
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