There is perhaps one area in which the Mets can be very optimistic for the next few seasons and that is the depth of young arms that they have in the majors and upper minor leagues. The eventual debuts of Rafael Montero and Thor will likely be the biggest

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From their official press release on Brooklyncyclones.com… Starting on Monday, December 2nd and running through Friday, December 13th the Cyclones will be collecting toys at MCU Park to be distributed to those in need this holiday season.  Anyone who donates a toy, valued at $10 or more, will receive a FREE

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With On-Base Percentage being highly coveted, I thought I’d take a look at the Mets minor league system to see who down on the farm was walking at a 12% rate this past season. Why twelve percent? Over the course of 502 plate appearances (the minimum number required to

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Just when you thought the off-season was dragging along, the Mets come up with a great little video with David Wright leading the way and his supporting cast consisting of Matt Harvey, Justin Turner, Dillon Gee, Lucas Duda, Travis d’Arnaud, Jon Niese and Zack Wheeler along with Mr. & Mrs.

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He’s often been slotted as a back-up, so he’s not a household name or a prospect who even registers on many New York Met fans’ radar screens.  Yet, the more you know about him, the more you might think the Mets might have something special in catcher, Xorge Carrillo.

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As reported by Baseball America today, outfield prospect Eris Peguero, who was released by the Mets on October 16th, was resigned by the team. Peguero was signed by the Mets in 2011 and played in the Dominican Summer League and in 63 games he batted .308/.376/.392 with nine doubles, four

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Rafael Montero is good. This isn’t breaking news. But with how quickly his name comes up in trade talks makes me wonder if people truly understand how good he really is. Let’s be honest—unless you subscribe to MilbTv, or live in one of the areas where Montero has played the

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Travis Taijeron, an 18th round pick in 2011, has always been worth keeping tabs on. He has consistently provided power as a right-handed hitter and let his slugging percentage hover around .500, which is pretty solid. In his debut season, 2011, he slugged nine home runs in just 194

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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

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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

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