Minors: Mayo’s Take on Mets Minors
At MiLB.com, Jonathan Mayo takes a closer look at the Mets minor-league system, listing 10 prospects to watch in 2008, such as OF Fernando Martinez, of whom he writes:
“Martinez is a natural hitter, the kind of talent the Mets feel comes around once in a generation…He has the ability to hit for average and power and can run…His makeup is off the charts - he’s worked tirelessly at improving his English and is willing to do what it takes to become great…If he stays healthy and produces the way he’s capable, he could see New York before season’s end.”
…i can’t help it, i’m getting very, very excited about this kid…i watched him a lot while i was in Port St. Lucie, and the more and more of these reports i read, the more and more i get giddy…which is never a wise move…but it is what it is…
Mayo also writes about RHP Eddie Kunz, LHP Jon Niese, C Francisco Pena, and 3B Daniel Murphy, among others.
By the way, speaking of Mayo, he recently released the book Facing Clemens, which will give you a sense of what it’s like to stand in the box and face Roger Clemens.
