Left-handed pitching wasn’t a very intriguing position in the Mets’ organization before last season, so they went out and picked up three via the draft, and one from the independent leagues. It helped that a top prospect made his major league debut as well. Here’s how we rank the top five southpaws heading into 2016. No. 1 – Steven Matz Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 200 B/T: R/L Age: 5/29/1991 (24) 2015...
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Earlier this offseason I was able to talk to New York Mets shortstop prospect Luis Guillorme who has a fantastic season for the Savannah Sand Gnats in their final year of being affiliated with the Mets. In 122 games this year he hit .318/.354/.391 while scoring 67 runs, knocking in 55 and stealing 18 bases. He was very good in the clutch this year slashing .353/.416/.383 in 62 plate appearances...
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As first reported by MetsMinors.net on Saturday morning, the New York Mets confirmed that second baseman of the future Dilson Herrera has received permission to play for Team Colombia in the upcoming WBC qualifier. The World Baseball Classic pre-qualifier will be taking place in Panama from March 17th-20th. Herrera, 21, was born in Cartagena Colombia and played winter ball in his home country...
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Mets outfield prospect Brandon Nimmo has shed the protective boot off his injured left foot, but may still open the season on the DL, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Nimmo, 22, was diagnosed with a partially torn tendon in his left foot last month. He is expected to begin the season in Triple-A Las Vegas and could make his MLB debut later this year if an opening arises on the big...
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This is the fourth and final part of our own All-Star team that brings you the best performers from the Mets minor leagues in the bullpen. This particular group was tough to be to pick with so many guys in the Mets system having good years out of the pen. I will repeat that the team we put together was not based on prospect standing but purely on how each player statistically did in 2015. I...
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