Author: Michael Mayer

Winter Leagues: Becerra 3 Hits, Cabrera 2 Hits, Barbosa Tosses Gem

The Indios de Mayaguez (1-2) beat the Cangrejeros de Santurce (1-2) 2-0 last night with two key performances from Mets minor leaguers. T.J. Rivera was 0 for 2 with two walks and scored the only two runs of the game for the Indios. Rivera is now 4 for 10 with three walks in the first three games of the 18-game round robin playoff schedule in the Puerto Rican League. New Mets signee Andrew...

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What The 2015 New York Mets Meant To Me

When I started writing for Metsmerized Online back in November of 2014, I had no idea that by next November the New York Mets would still be playing as one of the two best teams in all of Major League Baseball. The season certainly didn’t end like we all hoped, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating what a great season the Mets had. As someone that is generally considered an...

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Mets Minors: Gsellman and Lugo Lead Our All Star Rotation

This is the second part of our four part series in which we choose our best 25-man roster from the Mets minor leagues based on their 2015 statistics. This group took a major hit with the Mets trades during the deadline which included starters Michael Fulmer, Luis Cessa, Robert Whalen, John Gant, and Miller Diaz. Missing from the list is also Steven Matz (7-4, 2.19 ERA with 51’s) who didn’t pitch...

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Wuilmer Becerra Continues To Sizzle in Venezuelan Playoffs

Mets outfield prospect Wuilmer Becerra hit .405 during the Venezuelan Winter League regular season and started off the postseason going 2 for 4 last night with a run scored. He had worked himself up to third in the lineup during the last week of the regular season but was moved down the nine spot in his first playoff action. His team, Tigres de Aragua, lost 7-5 after going to the 9th inning with...

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Wuilmer Becerra Hitting Over .400, Asdrubal Cabrera With Walkoff Hit

Earlier this offseason there was a chance that the Mets could have lost outfield prospect Wuilmer Becerra in the Rule 5 draft but thankfully teams decided to take a pass on the opportunity. Becerra extended his hitting streak last night to seven games with a 4 for 4 night. He knocked in his 11th run, was hit by a pitch, and scored twice for the Tigres de Aragua. Wuilmer is 13 for 29 during his...

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