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Mets Minors Thoughts Archive

My Top 5 Mets 2018 First Round MLB Draft Candidates

June 4, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The day has finally arrived, as the first two rounds of the 2018 MLB Amateur Draft will be broadcast later today on MLB Network, and live-streamed on MLB.com at 7 p.m. EST. A day of hope, both for teams looking to improve their field of talent, and for those

Time Is Running Out for Marcos Molina

By Kirk Robinson

May 24, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

It’s only May, but the Mets have already called-up Corey Oswalt, Chris Flexen, and P.J. Conlon to help contribute much needed innings to the Mets. Ultimately, every starting pitcher on the Mets 40-man roster has been called-up to the Majors. That is all except one – Marcos Molina. Entering the season, Molina was

First Hand Look: St. Lucie Starter Justin Dunn

By Jason Woodell

May 21, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

New York Mets 2016 first rounder Justin Dunn‘s second time through the Florida State League has proven to be quite successful. The former 19th overall pick in the MLB Draft out of Boston College struggled mightily in 2017 to the tune of a 5.00 ERA, 4.53 BB/9, and only

Report: Mets Pleased With Alonso’s Defensive Progress

By Jacob Resnick

May 13, 2018Mets Minors Thoughts, Minor League NewsNo comments

Peter Alonso‘s bat is on fire. That isn’t surprising. A marked improvement on the defensive side of the ball through the Double-A season’s first month-and-a-half is what has the Mets’ player development brass most enthusiastic about the 23-year-old. “We always knew he could hit, but his defense has really

Thoughts, Analysis: St. Lucie Loses 4-2 On Star Wars Night

By Ernest Dove

May 13, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The force was not with the St. Lucie Mets tonight as they lose 4-2 to the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Star Wars Night, which featured uniform tribute to the franchise and post game fireworks. But there was no fireworks during the first seven innings for a St. Lucie Mets squad as

Tim Tebow Proving He Belongs

By Michael Mayer

May 11, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

Many people, myself included, thought Tim Tebow was only in the New York Mets organization to sell tickets and merchandise. Tebow, 30, hit .226/.309/.347 with 24 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 52 RBI combined between the Low-A Columbia Fireflies and Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets in his first

2018 Mets Rule 5 and Minor League Free Agency Watchlist

By Jacob Resnick

May 8, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

It’s never too early to start breaking down the looming roster decisions that will have to be made following the 2018 season. Looking at the current Mets minor league rosters, 22 players are scheduled to become free agents, pursuant to MLR 55, while another 71 will be eligible for

Stephen Nogosek Proving Tough to Hit

By Michael Mayer

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

Mets Minors All-April Team

By John Sheridan

May 2, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

All April long, it seems as if we keep talking about the same Binghamton Rumble Ponies player over and over again. No, not Tim Tebow, the first baseman. Well, he is one of many Mets prospects who have had a terrific start to the season, who have also made

Alonso, Crismatt Lead Mets Minors Top April Players

By Roberto Correa

May 1, 2018Mets Minors ThoughtsNo comments

The 2018 season has gotten off to a lively start among the Mets minor league affiliates. Plenty of talent distributed around all levels. Given that, we’re very eager to present our staff picks for Player of the Month. Position Player of the Month – Peter Alonso This one was a

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