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Minor League News Archive

Five Cyclones Named To NYPL All-Star Team

August 4, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

From the official press release: The New York-Penn League announced the rosters for the upcoming NYPL All-Star Game at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT and the Brooklyn Cyclones will be well represented. Five of Brooklyn’s “Boys of Summer” will represent the National League Affiliates in the game, including RHP Miller

Mazzilli Goes Deep, But Jamestown Scores Seven Unanswered In 9-5 Brooklyn Loss

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Jamestown 9, Brooklyn 5 The Jamestown Jammers used a five-run fifth inning rally to claw back and take the series finale, defeating the Cyclones 9-5 on Sunday afternoon. LHP Juan Urbina was tagged with the loss after allowing five runs, four earned, on three hits and three walks over 1.0 inning

Syndergaard Dominates Through Five Shutout Innings With D’Arnaud Catching

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

Oh, if only we didn’t have to limit Thor’s innings… The young phenom Noah Syndergaard took the mound for the Binghamton Mets today and surprise, surprise… he dominated. The coolest thing about it, however, was that D’Arnaud was behind the plate for the game — which created a weird

Cecchini’s Four-Hit Game Last Night Not A Moment Too Soon

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

The very young Gavin Cecchini runs into a lot of criticism from fans because of the fact that he was drafted so high for the New York Mets — and perhaps rightfully so. It is unfortunate, however, that one so young faces such pressure to perform — although this

MMN Prospect Time Machine: Darryl Strawberry

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

Since we took a look at Dwight Gooden last week, I figured it’d be fun to highlight the minor league career of another former Met that was a huge part of the 1986 championship team, Darryl Strawberry. In 1980, the New York Mets had the first overall pick in

Tim Byrdak Heading For Triple-A Las Vegas

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League News3 Comments

Left-handed reliever Tim Byrdak had this to say on his twitter account earlier this morning: Off to Vegas, letting it all ride on red or black? — Tim Byrdak (@Givemethelefty) August 4, 2013 If he’s not going to Vegas to gamble, one would have to assume he’s reported to

Boom or Bust: Brandon Nimmo

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League News12 Comments

Welcome to this week’s edition of Boom or Bust! Today, some of the writers here at MMN will be debating whether or not the 2011 first round pick for the New York Mets, Brandon Nimmo, will end up being a successful major leaguer. Starting 2013 with Low-A Savannah, the

Mets Minor League Starting Pitchers: August 4th

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

As of 9:00am EST today, here are today’s Mets minor league starting pitchers: Las Vegas 51s @ Memphis Cardinals, 7:05pm EST Rafael Montero (2-3, 4.32 ERA) vs. Michael Wacha (5-2, 2.48 ERA) PCL League Scoreboard Montero turned in his second consecutive quality start on July 30th against Nashville, but

Don’t Expect Flores Up Anytime Soon

By Joe D.

August 4, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York emailed Paul DePodesta a few questions regarding a few of the Mets prospects and regarding Wilmer Flores they had the following exchange: Asked if Wilmer Flores remaining in the minors is fielding-related, DePodesta wrote: “Wilmer played some first base largely because of the

Puello Is Active And Available, Manager’s Decision To Bench Him

By Former Writers

August 4, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

As per Adam Rubin, who had a chat with Paul dePodesta… On why Cesar Puello, who has been tied to Biogenesis by “Outside the Lines,” has not started the past three games with Binghamton, DePodesta wrote: “Manager’s decision. Just giving him a break. He’s active and available.” Just in

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