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Stephen Nogosek Proving Tough to Hit

May 5, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

Right-handed reliever Stephen Nogosek was the highest rated prospect by MLB Pipeline the New York Mets received in return from the Boston Red Sox last July for reliever Addison Reed. That’s easy to forget given that the other two players the Mets got in that trade, Jamie Callahan and

Walter Rasquin Suspended 50 Games For Methamphetamines

By Michael Mayer

May 3, 2018Minor League NewsNo comments

MLB announced that Mets Minor League infielder/outfielder Walter Rasquin, who is currently on the roster of Single-A Columbia Fireflies, has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for methamphetamine, a stimulant in violation of the Program. Rasquin, 22, was recently put on the disabled list with a

Mets Sign Cody Asche, Assign to Vegas

By Michael Mayer

May 3, 2018Minor League NewsNo comments

As per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the New York Mets have signed veteran third baseman and left fielder Cody Asche to a minor league contract and have assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Asche, 27, played in just nineteen games last season with the Chicago White Sox, slashing just .105/.177/.353 with a

Eastern League Names Peter Alonso Player of Month

By Michael Mayer

May 3, 2018Minor League NewsNo comments

The Eastern League announced on Thursday afternoon that Binghamton Rumble Ponies first baseman Peter Alonso has been named the Player of the Month for April. Alonso, 23, was ranked as our No. 3 Mets prospect coming into the 2018 season. The right-handed hitter slashed .408/.505/.776 with seven home runs and 19 RBI in

Mets Release Lefty Reliever Kelly Secrest

By Michael Mayer

April 29, 2018Mets NewsNo comments

The New York Mets released minor league lefty Kelly Secrest on Sunday. He was on the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s roster. Secrest, 26, had a 11.12 ERA and 2.30 WHIP in 5.2 innings over four appearances the 51s in 2018. The Mets drafted the lefty in the 10th round

Righty Pitcher Cannon Chadwick Retires

By Michael Mayer

April 20, 2018Mets NewsNo comments

According to the Columbia Fireflies game notes, right-handed pitcher Cannon Chadwick has retired. Chadwick, 23, was the New York Mets ninth round pick in the 2017 draft from the University of Arkansas. Cannon struggled in his five innings of work this year for the Columbia Fireflies allowing seven runs

Las Vegas 51s’ Release Final Roster as Mets Affiliate

By Michael Mayer

April 3, 2018Mets NewsNo comments

The Las Vegas 51s have released their initial roster for the 2018 season, their last as the New York Mets’ Triple-A affiliate. As previously reported by MMN, the 51s will be lead by a new coaching staff with Tony DeFrancesco as manager. He will be joined by former Binghamton Rumble Ponies pitching coach Glenn

Tebow, Bautista Among Six Sent to Minor League Camp

By Michael Mayer

March 13, 2018Mets NewsNo comments

The New York Mets made their first round of cuts from big league camp today sending six to minor league camp. The cuts were outfielder Tim Tebow and right-handers Marcos Molina, Kevin McGowan, Jamie Callahan, Gerson Bautista and Corey Oswalt. Tebow is 1 for 18 with 11 strikeouts this

Cecchini Homers, Tebow Reaches Base Twice in Mets Loss

By Michael Mayer

March 2, 2018Mets News10 Comments

The New York Mets lost 2-1 on Friday afternoon to the Washington Nationals in their first of two games on the day. Juan Lagares made his spring debut but he wasn’t the one grabbing all the headlines. That was Tim Tebow. Tebow looked foolish in his first at-bat of

BA Ranks Luis Guillorme, Peter Alonso With Best at Each Position

By Michael Mayer

February 1, 2018Minor League News12 Comments

Baseball America recently began unveiling their top prospects at each position in a 20 player list format. They started with the catcher position in which the New York Mets did not have player. On Thursday they posted their list for second and first base with the Mets having one player in each group.

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