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Rumble Ponies Getting An Updated Stable

November 16, 2016Minor League News4 Comments

It appears Double-A Binghamton is getting a top-to-bottom renovation. First, it was re-naming the team the Rumble Ponies to be more reflective of the Tri-City area in which the team plays. Now, the Rumble Ponies home, NYSEG Stadium, will be undergoing a $2.5 million renovation project funded mostly through

Possible Reasons Why Cecchini Is Still Playing Short

By John Sheridan

November 10, 2016Mets Minors Thoughts7 Comments

It is highly doubtful that 30 games played in an Instructional League in the months of October and November will have a far reaching impact on a player’s career. Still, Gavin Cecchini‘s time in the Arizona Fall League appears to be a bit of a missed opportunity. It became

Mets Minor League Free Agents

By John Sheridan

November 10, 2016Minor League News2 Comments

In addition to the Mets having to make decisions on players like Jerry Blevins, Yoenis Cespedes, and Neil Walker in free agency, they are going to have to make a number of decisions on their own minor league free agents. As we saw with Ty Kelly last year, minor

Tebow’s Walk-Off Single Answers the Scorpions Prayers

By John Sheridan

November 8, 2016Minor League News1 Comment

With the Scottsdale Scorpions trailing the Mesa Solar Sox 3-2 heading into the bottom of the ninth, Gavin Cecchini got the rally started with a lead-off double to start the inning. He would come around to score to tie the game on a Hunter Cole RBI single. The Scorpions

Revisiting the Mets 2006 Draft

By John Sheridan

November 6, 2016MMN Feature Stories1 Comment

Ten years ago, Omar Minaya had his second draft as the manager of the New York Mets. With the team having signed Billy Wagner in the offseason, they would not have a first round draft pick. In total, the Mets would draft 49 players, and they would be able to

Hold-Up in $20 Million Grant to Upgrade Tradition Field

By John Sheridan

November 4, 2016Minor League News1 Comment

In a report from the TC Palm, the New York Mets and St. Lucie County officials have not yet agreed to a new facilities-use contract. The contract would outline the use of Tradition Field, determine the responsibility for maintenance, and provide allocation of revenues derived from the stadium. Reaching this agreement

Hey There Binghamton Rumble Ponies

By John Sheridan

November 3, 2016Minor League News4 Comments

The Binghamton Mets have been renamed the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The renaming of the team was part of the new affiliation agreement between the Mets and Binghamton’s new owner John Hughes. As Hughes told WBNG, “What I’m looking to do is strengthen the ties between the team and

Tebow Injured in Game Champ Stuart Stole Away

By John Sheridan

November 1, 2016Minor League News3 Comments

During the Scottsdale Scorpions 5-4 win against the Peoria Javelinas, Mets left field prospect Tim Tebow injured his knee attempting a pop up slide in a fourth inning stolen base attempt. While Tebow will need further examination, according to ESPN‘s Adam Rubin, the initial examination has led Mets officials

Revisiting the 2006 Mets Top 10 Prospects

By John Sheridan

October 29, 2016MMN Feature Stories5 Comments

At the 2006 trade deadline, many believed the Mets were in need of a big starting pitcher to help the best team in baseball win the World Series. At that time, the big name was Barry Zito, but the Mets were reportedly balking at the asking price which included

Tebow May Play For the Columbia Fireflies in 2017

By John Sheridan

October 28, 2016Minor League News5 Comments

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets could Tim Tebow to their Full Season A affiliate the Columbia Fireflies at some point during the 2017 season. It should be noted that Rubin indicated Tebow will be there at some point, which presumably means Tebow will likely start

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