Comments on: Minors: Prospectus’s Top 11 Mets Prospects

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:04:44 +0000

I’ll add that I like the bit about Flores having “the potential to have plus-plus raw power.” That’s basically saying he has the potential to have potential power.

By: NickA33

NickA33 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:00:56 +0000

The best part of that whole article was…

“A 2009 big-league debut is a distinct possibility.”

So FMart comes up in 2009 and either A) Starts or B) Platoons. Great to have. Especially considering Alou will probably be done by then.

God, I love my Mets!

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:46:09 +0000

He’s damn near 7 foot, which is ridiculous. He’s pretty much releasing the ball on top of the batter, which makes it really difficult to read his pitches. At the same time, he reportedly has a lot of difficulty repeating his throwing motion, which leads to wildness and poor control.

His fastball sits in the low 90s and occassionally touches 94. I’d imagine with his frame and refine mechanics, he’d get another MPH or two.

His curveball is tight and has good break. He seems to be scared to throw his changeup unless he’s got two strikes on the hitter.

If he can learn to better repeat his delivery and stay on top of his pitches, he could be a very good pitcher. That fastball of his has the change to be a plus-plus pitch.

By: whynot

whynot — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:46:36 +0000

Hey nyr2k2, you having anything on Moviel. I’ve heard Callis say he ‘could be a monster’ soon. Chris Young comparisons are made. Ever seen him?

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:27:01 +0000

Absolutely, and I hope that we do re-sign him. I just see a lot of people clamoring for him to be re-signed right now, which in all likelihood, will just not happen.

By: adropofvenom

adropofvenom — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:24:38 +0000

Still doesn’t mean he’ll sign elsewheres. Just that we’ll have to pay market value to keep him.

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:24:24 +0000

All over the place. I’m passionate about following prospects (MLB and NHL) almost as much as I am about my big-league clubs.

I have subscriptions to BA, BP, InsidePitch (which is Mets only scouting), a couple Roto sites, etc… I also get out to as many minor league games as possible, which was much easier when we had teams in Hagerstown, MD and Norfolk, VA (I live in DC). I’ll also check out Cyclones and B-Mets games whenever I’m back up in NY. Scouts and team coaches are incredibly easy to approach and generally are more than willing to discuss any player with you.

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:57:12 +0000

Yes, exactly right. The guys like Alvarez and Smoak are players that have been touted for years, and regardless of their upcoming seasons will likely go in the top five.

Projecting the MLB draft 4 months in advance is like projecting the NFL draft a year and a half in advance… It’s an inexact science, to say the least ;-)

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:54:32 +0000

nyr2k2 where are you getting all your great info?
Thanks for sharing it with us, much appreciated!

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:53:38 +0000

Abreu resolved his residency issues and should be back in the organization this season.

He has a good approach at the plate, though his swing is a bit loopy, which may not produce at the higher levels (AAA+). He’ll also be 29 this season, so I can’t imagine him turning into much more than a platoon 1B at the ML level.