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The Brooklyn Beat: End Of Season Q&A With Jim Mancari

September 25, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

I hope you all enjoyed my coverage of the Brooklyn Cyclones this summer. I certainly did! It was great to meet and interact with many of the team’s recent draft picks to see what’s in store for the future. And of course, Rich Donnelly is an awesome baseball mind,

The 2013 Season in Review: Brooklyn Cyclones

By Fan Shot

September 6, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Normally, the lower levels on the minor leagues serve the purpose of developing young players fresh out of the June MLB draft and to get them accustomed to life in professional baseball. But for the Brooklyn Cyclones, making the playoffs has basically been a perennial feat. However, the 2013

Prospect Spotlight: Wuilmer Becerra Stands Tall Among Raw Prospects

By Fan Shot

September 5, 2013Prospect FeaturesNo comments

When it comes to raw talent, New York Mets prospect Wuilmer Becerra fits the bill. Included in the R.A. Dickey deal, Becerra was originally signed as an international free agent in 2011 by the Toronto Blue Jays. The physical tools are there for this kid, its just a matter

Prospect Spotlight: L.J. Mazzilli Having a Solid Season in Brooklyn

By Fan Shot

September 4, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

When his name was called in last June's draft, a lot of Mets fans were wondering whether it was an underslot pick or if it was because he's the son of a former Met. Not many fans took into account that L.J. Mazzilli's talent was the reason why the

Mets Minors Sleeper Of The Week: John Gant

By Fan Shot

August 31, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Overview John Gant is a 6′ 3″, 175 pound right-hander originally from Savannah, Georgia. John was drafted in the 21st round of the 2011 draft out of Wiregrass Ranch High School. His career did not get started on the best foot; he began in the Gulf Coast League, where he

Meet the Mets: Jacob deGrom

By Fan Shot

August 31, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

The Mets drafted Jacob deGrom in the 9th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He was ranked the Mets 17th best prospect on MMN’s Mid-Season Top 25. deGrom, 25, grew up in DeLeon Springs, Florida, and attended Stetson University– also located in Florida. Jacob was a shortstop exclusively in his

Prospect Spotlight: Jared King Keeps Things Simple At The Plate

By Fan Shot

August 30, 2013Prospect Features3 Comments

Jared King was drafted in the 5th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. The outfielder from Kansas State is a switch hitter and currently roams the outfield of the Brooklyn Cyclones. According to his Kansas State Player Page he carried a .346 batting average and had 46 extra base

Diaz Strikes Out A Handful Again, Cyclones Squeeze By Yankees 2-1

By Fan Shot

August 30, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

The Brooklyn Cyclones have only scored three runs in the past two games. Yet it’s resulted in two wins. The Cyclones earned a 2-1 win Thursday night over the Staten Island Yankees to remain a half-game in first place ahead of the Aberdeen Ironbirds, who also won Thursday. In front

Cyclones Take Over First Behind Gant’s One-Hitter

By Fan Shot

August 29, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Wednesday night at MCU Park in Coney Island was “Bark in the Park” day in which fans could bring their canines to the stadium. But on that night, Brooklyn Cyclones’ righty John Gant was the “top dog.” Gant tossed a complete-game shutout in which he faced the minimum amount

Prospect Spotlight: Dilson Herrera Gives Mets Depth at Second Base

By Fan Shot

August 28, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

The Mets acquired second basemen Dilson Herrera from the Pirates in exchange for Marlon Byrd and John Buck. The Mets will also receive a player to be named later, so for right now I want to focus on Herrera. The Pirates signed Herrera out Columbia in 2010 for a

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