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The Australian Winter League kicked off on Thursday morning with two Mets prospects in action for the Sydney Blue Sox. Before we get to the game, it’s important to note that it was announced earlier this week that Mets big-time catcher prospect Francisco Alvarez will not be playing in

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The 2020 Rule 5 Draft has added intrigue, since lots of the players that will be taken likely didn’t pitch this season, and many teams are going to be looking for bargain depth as they scream poverty. The draft this year will take place virtually on Dec. 10 at

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Josh Hejka is not your typical relief prospect. The sidearmer went undrafted out of Johns Hopkins University despite being named to the 2019 College World Series All-Tournament Team. In the College World Series, Hejka tossed a 152-pitch gem in which he allowed only one earned run in 9.2 innings.

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The Sydney Blue Sox certainly made some noise when they announced that Mets top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez had signed with them to play winter ball this offseason in Australia. Sydney later announced that prospect Carlos Cortes would join the team as well, and on Wednesday night they tweeted

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The Sydney Blue Sox announced that Mets top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez has signed to play with them this winter in Australia. Blue Sox manager Shane Barclay is excited about having the talented catcher, “What an honour it is to be entrusted with the Mets Number 2 prospect in

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The Mets finished their disappointing 2020 season with a 26-34 record, tying them with the Nationals for last place in the National League East. This also means – that if Major League Baseball uses the 2020 standings for the draft order as reported by Jeff Passan – that the

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MLB Pipeline made their selections for the top rookies in Major League Baseball for the 2020 season, with Mets shortstop Andres Gimenez being chosen as the shortstop on the second team. Gimenez, 22, is hitting .265/.336/402 with three doubles, two triples, three home runs, 12 RBIs, and seven stolen

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One step forward. One step backwards. One step forward. One step backwards. For a good portion of the Mets season, immediately after the Mets take a step forward – they take a step backwards back into their previous situation but with less time. A few days ago the Mets

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Our own Jacob Resnick tweeted on Friday morning that the Mets have added top third base prospect Brett Baty to their 60-player pool. Baty, 20, was the Mets first round pick (12th overall) in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. The left-hitter slashed .238/.368/.452 with 16 doubles, two triples,

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According to our own Jacob Resnick, the Mets have added top prospect Ronny Mauricio to their 60-player pool. The Mets transferred catcher Rene Rivera to the 45-day injured list to make room in the player pool. He will be eligible to come off the IL on September 13. Mauricio,

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