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Corner Infielder Brian Harrison was picked by the Mets in the 13th round of the 2010 MLB draft, 392nd overall and signed with the team for a reported $125,000.  Brian was also a former 29th round selection of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2007 draft. Brian has spent four

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The Mets selected RHP Bret Mitchell in the 12th round of the 2010 draft with the 362nd overall pick. In 2010, Bret pitched with the Kingsport Mets (Rookie) of the Appalachian League where he appeared in eight games (all starts) with a record of 2-2 with an ERA of

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The Mets 5th round pick in the 2010 Major League Draft was Matt Den Dekker, who broke into the majors in 2013.  Their selection before Matt was outfielder Cory Vaughn, chosen in the 4th round with the 122nd overall pick. Cory is the son of Greg Vaughn, former 1st

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Here are the updated stats of the prospects in the various Winter Baseball Leagues. *all stats active as of 12/12/2013 Dominican Winter League Cesar Puello – OF 2013 Winter League – 32 games; (18 for 92), .196/.237/.261, 5 R, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 3 SB        Joel Carreno – P 2013 Winter

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The NY Daily News reported  yesterday that MLB has plans to outlaw home plate collisions by 2015, because of a growing concern of concussions, and possibly further injuries. The move will first be voted on by the owners and then will need to be approved by the Players Association. The Daily News reported

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The Mets selected RHP Kenny McDowall in the 8th round of the 2010 MLB draft with the 242nd overall selection. Kenny only pitched one season in the Mets system, making 12 appearances out of the bullpen in 2011 for the Kingsport Mets (Rookie) of the Appalachian League and the

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For the purpose of our series of posts, we define the word fringe as any prospects, which we considered, that were absent from MMN’s own Top 40 Prospect lists.  The purpose of the series is to identify prospects that are showing promise above what fans might expect and what their futures will

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In the 2010 MLB Draft, the Mets chose RHP Greg Peavey in the 6th round with the 182nd overall pick.   This was the third time Greg had been selected, having previously been drafted in 2007 in the 24th round by the Yankees and in 2009 in the 32nd

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The Mets signed Cory Vaughn in the 4th Round of the 2010 June Amateur Draft from San Diego State University. In 2007, he was initially drafted out of high school in the 43rd Round by the Philadelphia Phillies, but chose to attend college instead. At San Diego State, he played for

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The NY Daily News has reported through a source that the Mets have landed Bartolo Colon and signed him to a two-year, $20 million dollar contract. The 40-year old Colon will be entering his 17th season with his 10th club in the majors. Last year with Oakland, he was 18-6, 2.65

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