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Minor League News Archive

What’s Going To Happen To Zach Lutz?

November 23, 2013Minor League News3 Comments

When MLB.com covered the Mets MiLB performers at each position, they decided that Zach Lutz had the best season at third base. Lutz is certainly a curious case — he was hampered by injuries throughout most of his minor league career, but he posted solid numbers when healthy. Here’s

The Important Thing For Steven Matz Was Staying Healthy

By Former Writers

November 23, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

How many times do we see solid prospects fizzle out due to injury? I figure it happens more with pitchers than at any other position. Scouts try to project a pitcher’s long term health, but it always feels like a gamble with the draft these days. Freak injuries, lack

Hansel Robles Taken Off 40-Man Roster

By Former Writers

November 23, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Former St. Lucie right-hander Hansel Robles recently cleared waivers and was subsequently removed from the Mets 40-man roster according to ESPN’s Adam Rubin. With the drop the Mets roster moves to 39 players, making room until Chris Young passes physicals and is added sometime next week. Robles pitched two

DePo Believes Walters Should Crack The 2014 Bullpen

By Former Writers

November 22, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

Here’s the blurb from the MLB.com article about Jeff Walters: The best closer in the Eastern League, Walters set a single-season Binghamton record with 38 saves. The Florida native added four wins, posted a 2.08 ERA and struck out 60 batters in 56 innings for the Mets. DePodesta thinks

Juan Lagares Is Still On Fire In Winter Ball

By Joe D.

November 22, 2013Mets News, Minor League NewsNo comments

Juan Lagares is an unstoppable force as he continues to wield a sizzling hot bat for Las Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League. Last night, Lagares had two more hits including a home run, two runs scored and two more RBIs. He has lifted his batting average to .384 with a

DePodesta Calls Puello A Dynamic Player

By Former Writers

November 22, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

As Timothy covered earlier, MLB.com is honoring the top players in each organization’s minor league system for 2013, regardless of their prospect status. I’ll be breaking down some of the choices and highlighting the awarded players over the next few days. I wanted to kick it by talking about

Eric Young May Be The Mets Option For 2B

By Former Writers

November 22, 2013Mets News, Minor League News4 Comments

If the Mets choose to trade Daniel Murphy and bring in a quality shortstop, they may not have to look any further for a quality second baseman. As reported in the NY Daily News, Kristie Ackert writes that Eric Young would have no problem moving over to play second

MLB.com Highlights Top Met Prospects

By Former Writers

November 22, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

MLB.com has combed through each major league organization and is highlighting the top players for each position this past season. They recently posted their analysis of the Mets, giving an extensive breakdown of each player chosen for their position. They broke down each players performance and gathered quotes to

Allan Dykstra Suffers A Fractured Fibula In Winter Ball And Will Likely Need Surgery

By Joe D.

November 21, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York confirms that minor league first baseman Allan Dykstra has suffered broken fibula in winter ball and is headed back to the U.S., likely for surgery. Dykstra, 26, set career highs in home runs (21) and RBIs (82) and led the Eastern League in on-base percentage (.436) and walks (101).

Mets Sign RHP Miguel Socolovich With An Invite To Spring Training

By Former Writers

November 21, 2013Mets News, Minor League NewsNo comments

As reported by the Mets, they have signed 27 year old, RHP Miguel Socolovich and invite him to Spring Training. Socolovich made his made his major league debut with the Orioles in 2012 and then was selected off waivers by the Cubs. In that season he was 0-0, 6.06 ERA,

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