Comments on: Minors: 4/23 Recap http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/ Latest Mets News, Links, Rumors and Opinion Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: xxcgags21metsxx http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145155 xxcgags21metsxx Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:43:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145155 Keep an eye on Lucas Duda...the kid can play Keep an eye on Lucas Duda…the kid can play

]]> By: Nate W. http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145107 Nate W. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:18:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145107 Carp wasnt really a big prospect until he broke out in the '07 camp. His last season lower him back to moderate prospect level. Carp wasnt really a big prospect until he broke out in the ’07 camp. His last season lower him back to moderate prospect level.

]]> By: breadclock http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145071 breadclock Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:41:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145071 Whereas I think Carp is best served with an immediate promotion to New Orleans so he can play 1B fulltime instead of DHing, I think the Mets would be wise to get both Carp and Evans more versatile by sticking one in the OF when not playing 1B. F-Mart is certainly not the guaranteed heir to LF next spring. If Carp and Evans both keep mashing, who the hell would object to seeing one at 1B and one in LF at Opening Day in CitiField? The team average age would plummet. Whereas I think Carp is best served with an immediate promotion to New Orleans so he can play 1B fulltime instead of DHing, I think the Mets would be wise to get both Carp and Evans more versatile by sticking one in the OF when not playing 1B.

F-Mart is certainly not the guaranteed heir to LF next spring. If Carp and Evans both keep mashing, who the hell would object to seeing one at 1B and one in LF at Opening Day in CitiField? The team average age would plummet.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145026 stickguy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:46:43 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145026 Well, only 1 way to find out. Give hi the glove and give it a try. I assume they are considering Castillo a LT solution (even if we aren't) so they are likely waiting on one of the younger guys to develop naturally (Tejada?) Chase Utley moved from 3B to 2B, and that seemed to wrk out OK. Didn't Fonzi go that direction too (I keep forgetting which one he started at). Well, only 1 way to find out. Give hi the glove and give it a try.

I assume they are considering Castillo a LT solution (even if we aren’t) so they are likely waiting on one of the younger guys to develop naturally (Tejada?)

Chase Utley moved from 3B to 2B, and that seemed to wrk out OK. Didn’t Fonzi go that direction too (I keep forgetting which one he started at).

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145025 stickguy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:44:29 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145025 I understand that Delgado is here for the year most likely (unless he continues to really stink the joint out. But, if Carp in particular keeps mashing, they really have to bring him up at some point for a look. Why you ask? Because that will give them some empirical data to work with to decide if he can be given the job next year. If Carp and Evans aren't deemed to be ready, then they have to go another direction. And you don't want to let it all play out in ST, since those stats can be quite misleading, and it takes away the off season opportunities. I really hope they look to stay in house (heck, Carp and Evans can replace Delgado and Easley and share the job). It looks like 1B is the one area where they have some legit prospects, so might as well try to work them in. I understand that Delgado is here for the year most likely (unless he continues to really stink the joint out.

But, if Carp in particular keeps mashing, they really have to bring him up at some point for a look.

Why you ask? Because that will give them some empirical data to work with to decide if he can be given the job next year. If Carp and Evans aren’t deemed to be ready, then they have to go another direction.

And you don’t want to let it all play out in ST, since those stats can be quite misleading, and it takes away the off season opportunities.

I really hope they look to stay in house (heck, Carp and Evans can replace Delgado and Easley and share the job). It looks like 1B is the one area where they have some legit prospects, so might as well try to work them in.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145020 stickguy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:38:47 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145020 AAA might not have the top prospects, but what they do have is guys with more experience. And for pitchers, that means breaking balls, and pitching to a batters weaknesses. I think it is pretty much been proven that Carp can handle a FB! Now, what can he do agianst guys that pitch like El Duque? I would , however, love to see him get a 2 week trial if CD had to go on the DL with something minor. Just like with Gomez last year, a perfect short trial with nor pressure or expectations. AAA might not have the top prospects, but what they do have is guys with more experience. And for pitchers, that means breaking balls, and pitching to a batters weaknesses.

I think it is pretty much been proven that Carp can handle a FB! Now, what can he do agianst guys that pitch like El Duque?

I would , however, love to see him get a 2 week trial if CD had to go on the DL with something minor. Just like with Gomez last year, a perfect short trial with nor pressure or expectations.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145016 stickguy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:35:55 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145016 I know that these prospects get labelled early, and of course the posters here pick up on that. But, IMO, if they are producing, then they have to be considered prospects. The key is, they were all highly regarded, and are all realtively young (or at least appropriate age) for the level. 21-22 at AA is a nice pace. Even if it took them 2 more years to reach the majors, that would sitll only be 24. 2 years ago, Carp was a big prospect, and IIRC last year he had a big srping. It was an injury that derailed his 2007 season, not a lack of ability. Now, he seems healthy. WIll he be able to replace Delgado this year (or in 2009) and become a star? Who knows, but it is certainly intriquing to think about giving him a chance. THe other guys look like solid hitters too. And thankfully, other than needed a 1B and LF in 2009 (well, maybe 2008 for 1B!), there is no need to rush them up or out in a trade. I know that these prospects get labelled early, and of course the posters here pick up on that. But, IMO, if they are producing, then they have to be considered prospects. The key is, they were all highly regarded, and are all realtively young (or at least appropriate age) for the level.

21-22 at AA is a nice pace. Even if it took them 2 more years to reach the majors, that would sitll only be 24.

2 years ago, Carp was a big prospect, and IIRC last year he had a big srping. It was an injury that derailed his 2007 season, not a lack of ability.

Now, he seems healthy. WIll he be able to replace Delgado this year (or in 2009) and become a star? Who knows, but it is certainly intriquing to think about giving him a chance.

THe other guys look like solid hitters too. And thankfully, other than needed a 1B and LF in 2009 (well, maybe 2008 for 1B!), there is no need to rush them up or out in a trade.

]]> By: mikeyrad http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145009 mikeyrad Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:27:33 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-145009 Does Danny Murphy have the defensive tools to play 2b? Does Danny Murphy have the defensive tools to play 2b?

]]> By: mackey_sassers_arm http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-144992 mackey_sassers_arm Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:13:20 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-144992 Anyone know what level other teams top pitching prospects are? Like Tampa's Price, Cincy's Bailey, LA's Kershaw. Lets see how our guys fare against them. Anyone know what level other teams top pitching prospects are? Like Tampa’s Price, Cincy’s Bailey, LA’s Kershaw. Lets see how our guys fare against them.

]]> By: backinbusiness http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-144986 backinbusiness Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:10:36 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/04/24/minors-423-recap/#comment-144986 Just because our AAA is a retirement home doesn't mean they all are. Just because our AAA is a retirement home doesn’t mean they all are.

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