News: Fernando Martinez MVP of Carribbean Series
Mets 21–year-old OF Fernando Martinez was named MVP of the Caribbean Series, during which he hit .348 in 23 at bats with a double and two home runs.
…that’s awesome… i’m happy for fernando… that said, he still needs to go to Triple-A, stay healthy and play… i would love to see him challenge Angel Pagan and Gary Matthews Jr. for the job in center field… but, in the end, regardless of how well he does in St. Lucie, i think it’d best for him to keep being successful and Triple-A, keep his confidence up, and then see where he’s at mid-summer…
Speaking of minor leaguers…
To learn about the team’s top relief pitching prospects, such as Brant Rustich, read Mack’s Mets.
The 26–year-old Rustich is 7-5 in three minor-league seasons with the Mets, with a 2.77 ERA and 115 strike outs in 120 innings in 54 games.
Mack believes Rustich will begin in Double A, but has the potential for a mid-season call up.
