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The following video of me and Ted Berg from SNY.tv discussing Ike Davis and Reese Havens, who the Mets selected in the first round of yesterday’s draft.
To watch the video, click play below:
By the way, in case people are interested, you can watch Ike Davis play for Arizona St. in the NCAA Super Regional this Sunday at 10 pm on ESPN 2.
…thanks to Len F for the information…
…added to by Ted Berg …
…here’s a transcription of the video, in case you can’t watch at work or wherever…
Matt: The Mets made three major picks in the first round. What was your impression of the strategy?
Ted: I think you have to like what they did. They didn’t get a chance to go above the slot and get a guy who fell, because most teams aren’t letting these guys fall anymore. With the positions that the Mets had — at least with the first two picks — you have to be happy.
Matt: Absolutely. The first guy they took, Ike Davis, sounds like he can play first or outfield. He is described as an athlete in the sense that he’ll be good at both positions. He has a pretty good bat, a left-handed bat. It would be nice to see him play first base; I suspect there will be a void there in the next year or so. But if he happens to be a corner outfielder that would be fine, too. I’m excited, if for no other reason than when he does get there, the crowd will be full of I Like Ike buttons and shirts, which I think is pretty cool.
Ted: You’re enjoying that on the blog. The second guy they picked, with the 22nd pick is a shortstop, Reese Havens, who is playing in
Matt: Which is good. At least he isn’t an opera singer or a golfer.
Ted: That’s true, but I think what he means by that is he is a polished player. I like that pick, and I have to credit Michael Salfino who writes a column for SNY.tv for calling this out. The Mets often take guys who are athletes and who project real well, like an Alex Escobar type, who is a physical specimen who may not have the baseball tools, while this kid Havens is a disciplined hitter a polished player that could play all over the infield. Peter Gammons suggested teams might put him at catcher, which is out of the box thinking that I would like to see the Mets try.
Matt: More than anything, I’m glad this guy was someone that a lot of teams liked. The Red Sox were looking heavily at him, which is a good sign. Teams were disappointed when he went to the Mets, which is always nice to hear. So far so good. They approached the draft, it seems, in a good way; they went for the best players available. They were looking for some bats that are going to be ready sooner rather than later and they seem to have gotten that. So hopefully we will all know how it turns out in a couple of years.
Ted: Well the jury is still out on this third guy, Holt, but we will see. Right now it seems he is a one-pitch pitcher, which depends on how you look at it. Mike Pelfrey is that, too, and if you see Mike Pelfrey as a good pickup, then maybe Holt is a good pickup. If you’re worried about Mike Pelfrey then maybe not so much.
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Arizona St. also plays Saturday night at 9 pm on ESPNU. I think he bats second, so we can all check him out before first pitch of the Mets’ game that night.
I am wrong about him batting second (I thought I was looking at a lineup).
The Sat. game is in addition to the Sunday game.
Times have changed so much. I don’t really remember the 80’s, but in the 90’s, I hardly knew of any “prospects” in the Mets minor league system, no less college draft pics. I barely knew about Wright and Reyes until right before they were brought up. Now, thanks to Metsblog of course, I can probably name the entire AA roster. This is great for the fans, but it must put added pressure on these guys at a younger age.
It’s David Havens.
more commonly known as Reese
Apparently mlb.com is wrong. They have him listed as David Havens, but South Carolina’s Web site says Reese Havens. Unless they’re both right and his full name is David Reese Havens or Reese David Havens.
Either way, he’s supposed to be a nice player
Very excited about the Havens pick (whether his name is David or Reese) much like football SEC ballplayers tend to project well into the majors, since they play at a pretty high level, he can also play 2nd or C (two positions of need)
From what I can tell, his full name is David Reese Havens, but he goes by his middle name.
Right. If he turns out to be a good player, I’ll call him just about anything.
we already have David Wright so let’s just call him Reese
nice segment, Matt. The only thing missing was a couple of beers in front of you and Ted.
P.S. You’re doing better wtih the “ya know” thing, but keep practicing.
So let’s say in some magical world, both these guys make it to Citi. Let’s play wanna be GM.
Either Davis plays 1B, F-Mart plays LF, and Havens goes behind the plate. Still need a 2B, or,
Wright at 1B, Havens at 3B, but then you have one too many OF’s no C, and no 2B.
What’s wrong with Havens at 2B and Davis at 1st? Then you’d have:
1B: Davis
2B: Havens
3B: Wright
SS: Reyes
LF: Martinez
CF: Beltran
RF: Church
C: TBD (May as well say Pena, since this is a “magical world” anyway)
I don’t see the Mets moving Wright to 1B. At least not anytime soon.
Wright is too athletic to play 1st base :o
Got me there. I guess they’re right when they say, “The answer is right under your nose.”
Hopefully Schneider will play a few more years until Pena or whoever is available.
I’m not sure I understand the point of these Matt & Ted videos. It’s just two guys who write blogs sitting around talking about baseball. I’ve got video of my cat and I discussing the merits of dry versus canned cat food. It’s at least as interesting.
LOL…talking cat? now THAT I a segnebt I want to see.
Does your cat say ya’know a lot?
Why watch it then? The idea is that these are not just “some 2 guys” – these 2 guys sift through more mets-related info in a day than any of us does in a month. plus they have access to some random people who are in the know with the team. if you don’t find that insight interesting, you should smoke another blunt and continue discussing food preferences with your cat….
You make it sound like it’s Peter Gammons and Bill James at the Algonquin Round Table…it’s Matt and Ted…if you consider that interesting insight, you should try to get the nurse’s attention so she can wipe the drool off your chin.
i do not make it sound like it’s peter gammons and bill james. i did not say “these guys are professionals,” i did not say “they’ve been around the league for 20 years,” i did not state that they’re the go-to guys for anything baseball, did i?
it sorry-ass haters like you who refuse to recognize these guy’s accomplishments in such a short period of time. you should stop being a jealous prick and admit to the fact that you ENJOY reading this site, and that’s why you come here. If you don’t find them insightful then why the hell are you reading their material? Your a damn fool.
Oh snap!
Just leave Wright where he is, he has turned into fine 3b and the Mets history of trying to move players is clouded at best.
Keith Miller CF!
Howard Johnson CF!
Mike Piazza 1B!
Alfonzo from ss, to 2b to 3b back to 2b to doomsday
Reyes!
just leave em.
and kaz matsui
He started it. He’s the one that wanted to move for A-Rod.
I understand a move when you’re bringing in a MVP – you accommodate. You don’t displace your allstar for an incoming rookie.
Wasn’t Alfonso a success?
That guy came in knowing how to play every infield position. he didn’t have to relearn anything…
We didn’t take a golfer or an opera singer?!?!? FIRE THE SCOUTING STAFF!!!!!!!
(And yes, that is sarcasm…btw, for those wondering, almost all of our remaining picks today were pitchers. So much for not taking any this draft…)
i think you’re off on the “i like ike” idea, although i appreciate your sense of presidential campaign history. do you think most mets fans have any idea who, what, or when that refers to? i’ll go with no.
and as for the golfer/opera singer line, how about some spontanaeity next time. ted was obviously trying to keep a smile in, and then the delivery disappointed anyway. come on just stick to the baseball. you’re not jerry seinfeld
boy am i acerbic.
Starting with #224, the Mets (so far) have picked another 36 players (through 40 rounds). Of those 36, 24 are pitchers and 12 are position players.
Last pick: Kameron Brunty is a 2008 OF/MIF with a 6′1”, 175 lb. frame from Gulf Breeze, FL who attends Gulf Breeze HS. Lean athletic build, room to fill out, quick hands, good bat speed, stays inside the ball well, keeps weight back well, raw power potential, consistent solid contact, goes the oopposite field well, runs very well, nice range in the outfield, accurate throws, good arm strength, solid student. He might be a draft and follow because he committed to a junior college. But, he is signable. I suspect he will go to juco and see if he can up his stock.