The New York Mets are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2006 behind a roster that is largely built on homegrown talent. The current roster projection for the Mets includes 16 players that they either drafted or signed as an international free agent. According to MLB.com the team with the second most homegrown talent is the St. Louis Cardinals who have 14 projected players. Here...
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On Sunday, the Mets put out their post-clinching lineup and the biggest star to shine was that of Dilson Herrera who went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer, coming a triple short of the cycle. It was Dilson’s first start since June 27th and he gave Mets fans a good glimpse of what he is capable of as a hitter. He has now hit six home runs in just 146 Major League at-bats despite...
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Every year the Mets give out the Sterling Awards to recognize the most valuable player at each Minor League level while giving one to the best hitter and pitcher overall as well. Here are this years winners: Minor League pitcher of the year – RHP Robert Gsellman was a Florida State League All-Star going 7-7 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and allowed just 5 homeruns in 143.1 innings combined...
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MLB Pipeline recently named their Prospects of the Year for each team with pitcher Steven Matz and outfielder Michael Conforto getting the honors for the Mets. Both are no-brainers as they have excelled this year including at the Major League level. Conforto will lose is prospect status very soon needing only 12 more at bats to get to his rookie eligibility. Matz will most likely hold...
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First round picks Gavin Cecchini (2012) and Dominic Smith (2013) have been added to the Mets contingent that will play in the Arizona Fall League. They will be joining infielder Jeff McNeil. knuckleballer Mickey Jannis and Binghamton reliever Beck Wheeler who were previously announced. Also being added to the roster will be St. Lucie relievers and former Indy ball pitchers Mike Hepple and Kyle...
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