With the Mets trades this offseason, many of their top prospects are gone leaving various outlets, including our own, to revisit their rankings. FanGraphs released their Top 25 Mets prospects on Monday after adjusting for recent movement by the team. For example, two of the top 10 prospects as determined by Fangraphs previously, are no longer with the organization. In their recently published...
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Hear me and Michael Mayer of MMO discuss the flurry of trades over the weekend that landed Keon Broxton, J.D. Davis, and Walker Lockett in Mets uniforms. We also dive into our thoughts on what should be next when putting the finishing touches on the roster. [iframe]<iframe...
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Michael Conforto, OF Player Data: Age: 25, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 153 G, 638 PA, 28 HR, 82 RBI, 84 BB, 159 K, .243/.350/.448 Advanced Stats: .289 BABIP, 120 wRC+, .342 wOBA, 124 OPS+, 2.9 bWAR, 3.0 fWAR Free agency: 2022 2019 Salary: $600K (first-year arbitration eligible) Grade: B+ 2018 Review When a torn shoulder capsule knocked the wind out of his 2017 campaign, Michael Conforto seemed due...
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If you looked at Amed Rosario’s numbers purely on the surface, you wouldn’t think that he is a potential star in the making. But dig deeper into his stats, and you’ll find reason to believe that the talented 23-year-old shortstop will blossom into the dynamic five-tool superstar that we all thought he could become. Rosario only batted .256/.295/.381 with 24 stolen bases in 2018, but his...
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Welcome Mets fans, thank you for reading the rumor roundup this morning! Here are the most recent moves on the offseason Hot Stove. Another Bullpen Piece Off the Board Free agent “flame throwing” relief pitcher, Kelvin Herrera signed with the Chicago White Sox on Monday for 2-years $18 million with an option for a third year per Jeff Passan of ESPN Herrera is best known for his major...
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The “Dunning-Kruger” effect is a psychological effect in which someone with poor intelligence fails to recognize their own intellectual shortcomings as a result of said shortcomings and instead perceive their abilities as much greater than they actually are. The most commonly cited example of this effect is the story of a man who, upon observing the “invisible ink”...
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