Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Minor League Recap: Smith Streak To 13, Matz Loses 1-0

Nashville 1, Las Vegas (29-22) 0 Steven Matz made one mistake in the 1st inning when he gave up a double to Nate Freiman that scored Ryan Roberts for the only run of the game. Matz went 5 innings allowing four hits, two walks, while striking out just two which is his lowest total since he also K’ed two on May 6th. 2014. Matz was pulled after just 79 pitches (50) in an effort to keep his...

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Mets Minor League Recap: Conforto AA Debut, Smith Blasts Walk-off HR!

Nashville 6, Las Vegas (29-21) 1 Duane Below was coming off back-to-back complete game wins but was unable to keep the magic going as the 51’s dropped their 4th straight game. Below was solid thought going 6 innings allowing only two runs on seven hits, two walks, while striking out two. Cody Satterwhite followed giving up three runs being able to record only one out. Scott Rice relieved...

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Michael Conforto Promoted To AA Binghamton

The Mets twitter account broke the news we have all been waiting for at 10:14 today. With the promotion of Jayce Boyd to Las Vegas yesterday it was only a matter of time before the Mets made the move to promote Michael Conforto to Binghamton. Conforto was hitting .283/.350/.462 with 12 doubles, 7 homeruns, 28 RBI’s, and a 17/26 W/SO ratio. He was 4th in the Florida State League in...

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Mets Minor League Recap: Boyd Promoted, Smith Streak To 10 Games

Col. Springs 8, Las Vegas (29-19) 3 The 51’s offense outside of Alex Castellanos who had half the teams hits and either knocked in or score each of the three Las Vegas runs. Castellanos who was playing CF for the 3rd time in 4 games was 2-4 with his 10th HR, 14th double, scored twice, and knocked in two runs giving him 33 RBI’s on the year. His homeruns are good for 4th in the PCL,...

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Mets Showing Interest In Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez

According to Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio the Mets and Padres are expected to lead the way in the bidding for Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez. Rodriguez is 21 years old and recently left Cuba with the intent of pursuing a contract in MLB. Rodriguez hit .265/.301/.284 in 304 plate appearances in the Serie Nacional last year earning him Rookie of the Year and the gold glove award while stealing 12...

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