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John Sickels has published his version of the Top 20 Mets Prospects on Minor League Ball.

Sickels believes SS-3B Wilmer Flores is the team’s top prospects, who he gives a B+, and says, “I might take some flack for this, but in this case I think his upside is higher than Fernando Martinez.  If I could have just one of them, I’d pick Flores.”

Sickels ranks Martinez second, followed in order by LHP Jon Niese, RHP Brad Holt, SS Reese Havens, 3B Jefry Marte, RHP Jenrry Mejia, RHP Robert Parnell, RHP Eddie Kunz and 1B Nick Evans, who round out the Top 10.

Ultimately, Sickels says the team’s farm system ranks among the middle of the pack in MLB, concluding:

“The Mets continue to make a big push in Latin America, and they seem to have a knack for finding some interesting pitchers in the later rounds of the draft… They have the financial resources to be a lot more aggressive in the draft than they have been, so there’s really no excuse for this NOT to be a good farm system…. They have made significant progress and there is quite a bit of upside here, but more needs to be done.”

Last week, Adam Rubin compiled the team’s Top 10 Prospects for Baseball America, while Kevin Goldstein released his Top 11 Prospects for Baseball Prospectus.

Speaking of minor leaguers…

According to Toby Hyde of Mets Minor League Blog, there is an Internet rumor going around that suggests Mets 20-year-old LHP Nathan Vineyard has decided to retire.

Hyde is working to confirm or deny the rumor about Vineyard, who missed most of the 2008 season following shoulder surgery.

By the way, Vineyard does not appear on any of the above lists.

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The Mets’ triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons, have named Ken Oberkfell to be their manager next season.

He was most recently the Mets’ first base coach after Jerry Manuel became the teams’ manager.

Oberkfell is 812-803 (.503 winning percentage) in his previous 12 seasons as a manager.

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The Long Island Ducks have named Gary Carter their manager for 2009.

According to the team’s website, the Ducks will introduce Carter as manager at a 1:00 pm press conference on Monday at Citibank Park.

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At the New York Post, Bart Hubbuch provides an update from the Arizona Fall League where Daniel Murphy, C Josh Thole and RHP Eddie Kunz were named to the AFL’s “Rising Stars Game” to be held Friday night.

Hubbuch also notes that although Murphy is playing second base now, he will move back to leftfield when Winter ball resumes.

As always, check out Toby Hyde’s Mets Minor League Blog for more info on Mets prospects

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After nine games in the Arizona Fall League, here are some notable stats from the 8-1 Peoria Saguaros.

…if you didn’t know, and i didn’t, a saguaro is a type of cactus…

Daniel Murphy is batting .429 which leads all players with atleast 20 at bats. He also has a homer and 6 RBI.

Shawn Bowman comes in right under Murphy with a .400 average but leads the team with two home runs in just 25 at bats.

On the mound, LHP Jason Vargas has pitched 7.2 scoreless innings thus far.

RHP Tobi Stoner has two wins already and has allowed one run and five hits in 5.2 innings.

Righty Eddie Kunz also hasn’t allowed a run in four innings of relief and has notched two saves.

For more on the AFL and other Mets prospects, always check out Toby Hyde’s Mets Minor League Blog.

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Seven Mets players; Daniel Murphy, pitchers Eddie Kunz, Tobi Stoner, Bobby Parnell, Jason Vargas, infielder Shawn Bowman, and catcher Josh Thole, were assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League.

Their team, the Peoria Saguaros, starts play tomorrow and runs until November 20th.

Interesting to note, Daniel Murphy is listed as a first baseman on the team’s roster.

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The Mets have officially announced that their Triple-A affiliate will move from New Orleans to Buffalo, NY, and be called the Bisons.

Bob Rich Jr., President and owner of the Bisons, said in a press conference today:

“We, as an organization and as part of the Western New York baseball community, could not be happier today as we forge this new partnership with the New York Mets.  The Mets are one of the most highly recognizable franchises in all of sports and have a well-established tradition of winning and excellence, which makes them a perfect fit for the Buffalo Bisons.”

This means one thing, road trip to upstate New York next summer to see the Binghamton Mets, the Bisons and, most importantly, the Southern Tier Brewery.

JG, are you with me?

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In a chat for ESPN.com, Baseball America’s Jim Callis writes that, as of now, Mets 17-year-old OF Wilmer Flores is the organization’s top prospect, ahead of Fernando Martinez.

In 66 combined games this season with Kingsport, Brooklyn and Savannah, Flores hit .315 with 8 HR and 42 RBI, whiles striking out 34 times in 273 at-bats.

In an injury-plagued season, playing only 86 games for Double-A Binghamton, Martinez hit .287 with 8 HR and 43 RBI, whiles striking out 73 times in 352 at-bats.

…it’s hard to comment on players you’ve never seen, but based on reports and production, the proclaimed ‘Teenage Hitting Machine’ has not lived up to his hyperbolic potential during his time in the Mets minor league system…granted he has unfortunately seen his share of injuries in the last couple years and may be a victim of his own hype…

For more on the Mets Minor League system, check out Toby Hyde’s excellent Mets Minor League Blog.

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At his blog for the Buffalo News, Mike Harrington reports on the recent speculation on the possible move of the Mets Triple-A affiliate to western New York.

Harrington quotes New York Senator Charles Schumer as saying the Mets will be non-renewing their contract with New Orleans and move to either Syracuse or Buffalo.

…i hope the Mets make the move to western new york, as that would put them back in the international league where they belong…

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In a report for the Daily News, Adam Rubin reports Mets prospect Daniel Murphy recently asked to switch positions, from third base to second base.

According to Rubin, Murphy, who plays for the Mets Double-A Binghamton affiliate, has committed three errors since making the move 15 games ago, but is receiving positive reviews for his play.

In 82 games this season for the B-Mets, Murphy is batting .306 with 11 HR and 57 RBI.

For more on the Mets minor league system, be sure to check out Toby Hyde’s Mets Minor League Blog.

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