Adam Rubin of ESPN New York writes that pitching prospect Jacob deGrom hopes his fast rise from St. Lucie to Las Vegas during the 2013 season, continues in 2014. When the Mets added deGrom to the 40-man roster after the 2013 season, it meant an automatic invite to the 2014 big league camp. Rubin shares that while the odds are that Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Lannan or Jenrry Mejia will claim the...
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Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that Jenrry Mejia’s preferred role on this team is in the starting rotation: “You ask me that every year, and I always tell you starter. I like starter. Always.” He acknowledges that the fifth spot in the rotation is up for grabs but he is ready for the challenge: “I’ll be ready to be there. Whatever they want me to do, that’s what I have to do. But I want to...
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As the Mets players start to trickle down to spring training, some way ahead of schedule, Adam Rubin of ESPN NY writes that right-hander Jeff Walters could be a candidate to break camp with the Mets in the bullpen as suggested by GM Sandy Alderson. Walters saved 38 games last season for Binghamton (AA), which was more than any player had done before him. When asked about whether he feels he has...
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After an article on FanGraphs last week put a scare into our expectations for Matt Harvey’s return from Tommy John surgery, the Wall Street Journal compiles evidence that in fact they return quite the same and in many cases better in their post TJS careers. Michael Salfino writes: In fact, all of the noteworthy starters since 2006 who have undergone the procedure have posted a combined...
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Keith Law came out with his annual prospect rankings series recently, including his overall top 100, and his organizational rankings, both of which were rather surprising to some Mets fans. While the list itself has been gone over with a fine tooth comb, probably the most important thing hasn’t been discussed: when will these prospects actually help the major league team? With a team that will...
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3. Rafael Montero, RHP Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 lbs. Age: 23 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Rafael Montero was signed a lot later than international prospects usually are. Most are signed when they turn 16 or 17 years old but the Mets signed him out of the Dominican Republic at the age of 20. You could call him a trailblazer because in three seasons he’s progressed through the entire system; a...
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