METS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Team Source On Wheeler: “He’s Ready”
Updated By Joe D. On 5/23
A high-ranking team official told he New York Post on Thursday that barring a setback, Zack Wheeler is expected to make 2-3 more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas and then join the Mets. If Wheeler remains on normal rest, that would put his Mets debut somewhere in the June 6-11 range.
“If not for the minor setback with the shoulder, he might already be here...
Mets Minors Report 5/23: Wheeler Rusty in Return, Montero Heads Back to Binghamton
Last Night’s Quick Scores
Las Vegas defeated Iowa 9-4.
Binghamton beat New Britain, 8-3.
St. Lucie dropped Dunedin, 5-3.
Savannah lost to Charleston, 4-2.
Prospect Pipeline
Zack Wheeler was back in action after missing a start due to inflammation of the AC Joint in his throwing shoulder. Wheeler looked a tad rusty from the get-go. He didn’t have great command over his pitches...
MLB Scout On Davis: Would Have Been Better Served Going To Minors Last Season
Adam Rubin of ESPN New York spoke to some scouts who had this to say about Mets first baseman Ike Davis.
“Basically, you can beat him with velocity that’s up, and you can beat him with low-zone, ‘chase,’ softer breaking balls and changeups,” the scout said. “How I describe it is he has ‘in-between’ swings. And with all that excessive hand movement, once you get ahead...
Mets News: Ike Davis explains first base miscue
Ike looks lost at the plate and on the field
Ike Davis , who allowed Brandon Phillips ' tie-breaking double to bounce past him at first base in the ninth inning Wednesday, calmly explained his reasoning after the 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds:
Davis said, at least in his mind, he saw the one-out grounder with runners on the corners bounce foul the hop before it got to him...
The Zack Wheeler hype will end up being his downfall
With 2013 being touted as a rebuilding year for the Mets, most fans are excited to see the debut of prospects like Travis d’Arnuad and Zack Wheeler.
It is now May and the talk of these prospects is heating up. d’Arnuad is out with a broken foot and is due back soon while Wheeler just missed a start due to soreness in his neck. The team decided to play it safe with their top...
Matt Harvey Reveals What Little Else Mets Have
The headlines were basically the same no matter where you look: Today Is Matt Harvey Day.
Harvey, undeniably the most exciting thing to happen to the Mets this season, starts Wednesday against Cincinnati. In games following his start, the Mets are 0-9.
HARVEY: Goes against Reds.
Harvey has started nine games and won five with four no-decisions. Even in those games he was brilliant...
Is it time to jump off the Wilmer Flores bandwagon?
In Monday’s Mets Minors piece by David Groveman, there was some discussion, both in the article and the comments section, about Wilmer Flores. That’s not that unusual – he is one of the few hitting prospects in the upper levels of the minors and he’s been on Mets Top Prospect lists for half a decade now. One of the topics was Flores versus Daniel Murphy and who was going...
Sandy Alderson Doing Mets Disservice With Ike Davis Decision
ALDERSON DOING METS A DISSERVICE IN STAYING WITH DAVIS
Perhaps Sandy Alderson knew of Andrew Brown’s strained oblique when he said there was nothing imminent about sending Ike Davis to the minor leagues. Assuming he did not, it is puzzling as to why he’s in no hurry to ship out his struggling first baseman.
Eventually, Alderson said, “everything comes to a head at some point...
Mets News: Rafael Montero gets promoted to AAA - Vegas
Mets News:
Highly regarded pitching prospect Rafael Montero has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, apparently for a Monday spot start on his normal day to pitch.
Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez told the Press & Sun-Bulletin that Montero is only expected to remain with the 51s for one start, then return to Double-A.
Las Vegas’ rotation got disrupted with Collin McHugh’s...
Mets News: Andrew Brown suffers oblique injury
Mets News:
Andrew Brown found an inopportune time to suffer an injury.
Stationed at first base for the second time in three days with Triple-A Las Vegas, Brown was forced to depart Sunday’s 51s game in Omaha with an oblique strain the half-inning after producing a third-inning sacrifice fly.
Brown, who has played more games at first base than any other position in his minor...
Dare We Say It – Is Mets Closer Position Solidified with Bobby Parnell?
TweetI can’t believe I’m about to say this, but Bobby Parnell looks to have developed into a solid … I’m sorry, I just can’t finish that sentence. I really want to say he’s proven us all wrong and has the makings of a real major league closer. But I know if I dare finish that sentence, I’ll probably be rewarded with 3 games in a row of blown saves or something to make...
Rick Ankiel helps define replacement level
There’s probably nothing more depressing than being released by the worst team in baseball. However, Rick Ankiel, who was released by the Astros last Sunday and signed by the Mets on Monday, luckily has another opportunity with a starting job. The Mets, however, have shown that they are truly desperate by signing the pitcher-turned-outfielder to a major-league deal. The deal is...
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