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Minor League Spring Notes: Conlon, Pitchers, Purke, Viola

February 22, 2018Minor League News3 Comments

After it was reported earlier in the week that P.J. Conlon will move to the bullpen full-time in 2018, Mickey Callaway, the southpaw’s manager during spring training, had nothing but good things to say. “His change-up is going to play against lefties,” Callaway told Larry Burneal of News 12 Binghamton. “I

Jacob Resnick: 10 Players I Believe Are Top 50 Worthy

By Jacob Resnick

February 20, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

RHRP Trey Cobb I was extremely impressed by Cobb last summer in Brooklyn, following his selection in the eighth round of the draft from Oklahoma State. In 27.1 innings with the Cyclones, the 23-year-old recorded a 1.13 WHIP and struck out 30 batters against 10 walks. He showed a

Mets Will Move P.J. Conlon To The Bullpen In 2018

By Jacob Resnick

February 19, 2018Minor League News5 Comments

According to Larry Burneal of News 12 WBNG in Binghamton, the Mets plan for left-handed pitching prospect P.J. Conlon to make a full-time switch to the bullpen in 2018. Conlon, a 13th-round draft choice from San Diego State in 2015, has pitched to a 2.35 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and

Rays Sign Xorge Carrillo to Minors Deal

By Jacob Resnick

January 30, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with catcher Xorge Carrillo on a minor league contract, sources tell Chris Cotillo of SB Nation. Carrillo, 28, had spent his entire career in the New York Mets organization. Originally selected in the 14th round of the 2011 draft, the former Arizona

Keith Law Drops Mets Top Prospect List

By Jacob Resnick

January 29, 2018Minor League News3 Comments

After naming his top 100 prospects in baseball last week, ESPN Insider Keith Law released his list of the top 23 minor leaguers in the Mets system on Monday. The group is led by David Peterson, who Law had previously named as the 58th best prospect in the game.

Mets Shut Out Of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 List

By Jacob Resnick

January 27, 2018Minor League News11 Comments

MLB Pipeline released their annual preseason top 100 prospect list on MLB Network Saturday night, and Mets fans hoping to see one of their own on the list didn’t need to hold their breath long. There were no Mets on the list, which was compiled by Pipeline’s prospect gurus

MMN 2018 Top Prospects #1: Andres Gimenez

By Jacob Resnick

January 26, 2018Prospect Rankings6 Comments

We’ve reached the final installment in our series of ranking the top 50 prospects in the Mets system heading into the 2018 season. The output is a reflection of the tremendous work put in by our entire group of writers, and we all thank you for coming along

Mets, Ty Kelly Agree to Minor League Pact

By Jacob Resnick

January 22, 2018Mets News8 Comments

The Mets signed infielder Ty Kelly to a minor league deal on Monday, according to a source. It’s not clear if the pact includes an invitation to spring training, but signings of this nature usually do. The 29-year-old has hit .280/.381/.381 in the minor leagues since the Baltimore Orioles

MMN Top Mets Prospects: 30-26 Features Mix of Backgrounds

By Jacob Resnick

January 15, 2018Prospect Rankings10 Comments

We’ve reached the top 30 in our prospect countdown. As always, links to the rest of the top 50 can be found at the bottom of this article. 30. RHP Jamie Callahan Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 230 lbs 2017 Level: Triple-A/MLB B/T: R/R Age: 23 (8/24/1994) Age Dif: -4.6 (AAA) Acquired: From the Boston Red Sox with RHP Gerson Bautista

Syracuse Team Will Inherit Mets’ Moniker in 2019

By Jacob Resnick

January 3, 2018Minor League News8 Comments

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the Syracuse Chiefs will rebrand as the Syracuse Mets when they switch affiliations in 2019. The news, relayed by Syracuse.com, was made public at Cuomo’s State of the State address, which was attended by Jeff Wilpon, Sandy Alderson, Brandon Nimmo, and

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