Mets minors outlook
This Mets minor league system basically had to build from the bottom. With the Duquette and Phillips decade the Mets minor leagues basically produced Wright, And Reyes. After Wright, and Reyes the farm had Scott Kazmir as the top prospect. We all know what happened there. The same thing also almost happened with Wright, and Reyes. After the Mets got rid of those 2 horrible GMS they got a great one in Omar Minaya. Omar has started rebuilding this farm system, and it is now slowly moving to the top of Overall Farm Ranks.
Two big steps Omar took in getting this farm system moving in the right direction were the signings of Pedro Martinez, and Carlos Beltran. Now how does the signing of 2 MLB players help the farm? Pedro, and Beltran are legends in there respected home towns. Many young domican players, have high hopes of one day playing with the great Pedro Martinez, and Carlos Beltran. These signings opened up the Mets international scouting. Here's a look at some of the guys the Mets drafted in the 2006 draft.
- 2006 Draft: Kevin Mulvey
- Joe Smith
~Smith made the Mets opening day roster
- Josh Stinson
~Stinson did very well in his short time in the minors in 2006. Scouts are now saying he was one of the top steals of the draft
- Tobi Stoner
I love his name, Stoner after being drafted pitched the rest of the year in Brooklyn were he dominated.
My Mets Top Prospects list
1.Mike Pelfrey:
"Mike Pelfrey was named Kansas high school player of the year in both 2001 and 2002. He spent his college career at Wichita State University, where he went 12-3 in his last season, posting a 1.93 ERA in 139.2 innings. His 3 year college stats were staggering… 33-7 with a 2.18 ERA, striking out 366 batters while walking only 69. The Mets selected Pelfrey in the 1st round (9th overall) of 2005 draft. He received a 5.25 contract, through 2009, with a 3.5mil signing bonus. Mike was named to the Eastern League all-star team in 2006, and OnDeck currently ranks him as the Mets #2 prospect. He has posted outstanding numbers (4-2, 2.71) so far this season and is expected to be called up to the Mets before the season ends. John Sickles pre-season ranked him A- as the 2nd overall Met prospect. "
~Pelfrey has made the Mets rotation
2.Lastings Milledge:
~Milledge had some attitude problems in 2006. But he has come to camp this year with no problems, and 15 pounds more of muscle. Lastings has had a great spring and is trying to earn a spot on this roster.
3.Fernando Martinez:
"Omar Minaya made the Mets a player in the Latin American scene by signing Carlos Beltran in the winter of 2004. In the summer of 2005, Fernando Martinez signed with the Mets, partly due to Beltran's signing. Given a $1.4 million bonus, Martinez had a lot to live up to.""Strengths: Martinez has an advanced approach well beyond his years. He has good pitch recognition, strike-zone awareness and power to all fields. He has slightly above-average speed, though he's better underway than down the line or as a base stealer. He has a strong outfield arm." "The Future: Martinez has the highest ceiling of any hitter in the system and will put himself into the discussion of the best prospects in baseball if he can build on his 2006 season. Even if he has to move from center field, his bat could make him an all-star. He should be back in high Class A to begin 2007."
4.Carlos Gomez:
"The Mets signed Gomez in 2002 out of the Dominican Republic, and he made his stateside debut in 2004""Strengths: Gomez' arm and speed both rate as a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale. He's an above-average center fielder and he refined his base stealing technique to where he had 41 swipes in 50 attempts in 2006. His lightning-quick bat and natural swing path allow him to make consistent hard contact. His arm gives him yet another plus tool."
5.Phillip Humber:
"Humber was first drafted in the 29th round of the 2001 draft by the New York Yankees, but chose to attend Rice University instead. Humber pitched 3 years for Rice University, compiling a 35-8 record and a 2.80 ERA. The Mets picked him as their #1 pick (3rd overall) in 2004, where he received a 3.7mil signing bonus.Humber throws a 90-94 mph fastball that tops off at 97, a curve, and a splitter that he also uses as a change."
6.Mike Carp:
"Mike Carp was drafted out of Lakewood High in the 9th round of the 2004 draft, after putting up these stats as a senior: 32 games, 52 for 107, 14 2b, 8 3b, 11 HR, 60 RBI, 17 BBs, 11 Ks, .486/.557/1.075 with a 1.632 OPS."
~Carp had a huge year in 2006 and was named the orginaztions player of the year. Carp is most compared to David Wright in his hitting approach, as he goes to all fields with power. Looks to be the Mets future 1B
7.Joe Smith:
"Smith was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2006 draft out of Wright State, as one of the top college closers available. He put up 13 saves in 31 appearances, with a 0.98 era in 55 innings pitched. After drafting Smith, the Mets sent him to low A Brooklyn, where he dominated using a low 90s sinker (which hits 94), and an outstanding slider – both offered from a sidearm delivery."
8. Deolis Guerra:
"Guerra signed out of Venezuela in 2005 for a $700,000 bonus, and was challenged immensely, he was sent to the South Atlantic League as a 17 year old, by far the youngest player in the league. After getting off to a rough start, he recovered to go 6-5, 1.90""Strengths: Guerra stands out most with a feel for his changeup that's exceptional for a teenager. He maintains his normal arm action, setting up a fastball that sits at 88-90 mph and touches 92."
9.Kevin Mulvey:
"Originally selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 34th Round of 2003 amateur, but chose to attend college (Villanova) instead. Mulvey was 3-8 with a 3.61 ERA as a junior at Villanova. He logged 92.1 innings, and compiled 88 Ks against just 23 walks."""pitcher who always works around the zone and isn't afraid to attack hitters." Mulvey features a dominating fastball that has been clocked as high as 94 and consistently is in a range between 89-92. He sets that up with a slider to right-handed hitters and an improved curveball and changeup (82-84 mph) that he uses to get lefties out. The change-up comes out of his hand the same way as his fastball. That’s 4 quality pitchers. Mulvey is well known to consistently throw strikes and go after hitters."
10. Juan Lagares:
"Juan Mercado, the scout that found Jose Reyes, said in a Dominican newspaper that 16-year-old SS Juan Lagares is better than Reyes at the same age. Lagares was signed by the Mets in 2005"
As you can see The Mets have some depth in there minors that they are hoping will be able to fill out there MLB team sometime in the future. The Mets should keep a good minor league system because of the Latin connections they now have.
Mets 2010 Team (only with Reyes, and Wright on the team)
C-Pena
1B-Carp
2B-Lagares
SS-Reyes
3B-Wright
LF-Milledge
CF-Gomez
RF-Martinez
1.Pelfrey
2.Humber
3.Guerra
4.Neise
5.Mulvey
not a bad group of kids.
Thanks to
macksmets.com
metsprospecthub.blogspot.com
and baseballamerica.com for scouting reports
My Mets Top Prospects list
1.Mike Pelfrey:
"Mike Pelfrey was named Kansas high school player of the year in both 2001 and 2002. He spent his college career at Wichita State University, where he went 12-3 in his last season, posting a 1.93 ERA in 139.2 innings. His 3 year college stats were staggering… 33-7 with a 2.18 ERA, striking out 366 batters while walking only 69. The Mets selected Pelfrey in the 1st round (9th overall) of 2005 draft. He received a 5.25 contract, through 2009, with a 3.5mil signing bonus. Mike was named to the Eastern League all-star team in 2006, and OnDeck currently ranks him as the Mets #2 prospect. He has posted outstanding numbers (4-2, 2.71) so far this season and is expected to be called up to the Mets before the season ends. John Sickles pre-season ranked him A- as the 2nd overall Met prospect. "
~Pelfrey has made the Mets rotation
2.Lastings Milledge:
"Lastings Milledge was drafted in the 1st round of the 2003 draft, out of Lakewood Ranch High in Bradenton, Florida, where as a senior, he hit .414 with 4 doubles, 3 triples, 10 homers, 35 RBI and 42 steals. A 5-tool talent, Milledge fell due to signability concerns, among other factors."
~Milledge had some attitude problems in 2006. But he has come to camp this year with no problems, and 15 pounds more of muscle. Lastings has had a great spring and is trying to earn a spot on this roster.
3.Fernando Martinez:
"Omar Minaya made the Mets a player in the Latin American scene by signing Carlos Beltran in the winter of 2004. In the summer of 2005, Fernando Martinez signed with the Mets, partly due to Beltran's signing. Given a $1.4 million bonus, Martinez had a lot to live up to.""Strengths: Martinez has an advanced approach well beyond his years. He has good pitch recognition, strike-zone awareness and power to all fields. He has slightly above-average speed, though he's better underway than down the line or as a base stealer. He has a strong outfield arm." "The Future: Martinez has the highest ceiling of any hitter in the system and will put himself into the discussion of the best prospects in baseball if he can build on his 2006 season. Even if he has to move from center field, his bat could make him an all-star. He should be back in high Class A to begin 2007."
4.Carlos Gomez:
"The Mets signed Gomez in 2002 out of the Dominican Republic, and he made his stateside debut in 2004""Strengths: Gomez' arm and speed both rate as a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale. He's an above-average center fielder and he refined his base stealing technique to where he had 41 swipes in 50 attempts in 2006. His lightning-quick bat and natural swing path allow him to make consistent hard contact. His arm gives him yet another plus tool."
5.Phillip Humber:
"Humber was first drafted in the 29th round of the 2001 draft by the New York Yankees, but chose to attend Rice University instead. Humber pitched 3 years for Rice University, compiling a 35-8 record and a 2.80 ERA. The Mets picked him as their #1 pick (3rd overall) in 2004, where he received a 3.7mil signing bonus.Humber throws a 90-94 mph fastball that tops off at 97, a curve, and a splitter that he also uses as a change."
6.Mike Carp:
"Mike Carp was drafted out of Lakewood High in the 9th round of the 2004 draft, after putting up these stats as a senior: 32 games, 52 for 107, 14 2b, 8 3b, 11 HR, 60 RBI, 17 BBs, 11 Ks, .486/.557/1.075 with a 1.632 OPS."
~Carp had a huge year in 2006 and was named the orginaztions player of the year. Carp is most compared to David Wright in his hitting approach, as he goes to all fields with power. Looks to be the Mets future 1B
7.Joe Smith:
"Smith was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2006 draft out of Wright State, as one of the top college closers available. He put up 13 saves in 31 appearances, with a 0.98 era in 55 innings pitched. After drafting Smith, the Mets sent him to low A Brooklyn, where he dominated using a low 90s sinker (which hits 94), and an outstanding slider – both offered from a sidearm delivery."
8. Deolis Guerra:
"Guerra signed out of Venezuela in 2005 for a $700,000 bonus, and was challenged immensely, he was sent to the South Atlantic League as a 17 year old, by far the youngest player in the league. After getting off to a rough start, he recovered to go 6-5, 1.90""Strengths: Guerra stands out most with a feel for his changeup that's exceptional for a teenager. He maintains his normal arm action, setting up a fastball that sits at 88-90 mph and touches 92."
9.Kevin Mulvey:
"Originally selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 34th Round of 2003 amateur, but chose to attend college (Villanova) instead. Mulvey was 3-8 with a 3.61 ERA as a junior at Villanova. He logged 92.1 innings, and compiled 88 Ks against just 23 walks."""pitcher who always works around the zone and isn't afraid to attack hitters." Mulvey features a dominating fastball that has been clocked as high as 94 and consistently is in a range between 89-92. He sets that up with a slider to right-handed hitters and an improved curveball and changeup (82-84 mph) that he uses to get lefties out. The change-up comes out of his hand the same way as his fastball. That’s 4 quality pitchers. Mulvey is well known to consistently throw strikes and go after hitters."
10. Juan Lagares:
"Juan Mercado, the scout that found Jose Reyes, said in a Dominican newspaper that 16-year-old SS Juan Lagares is better than Reyes at the same age. Lagares was signed by the Mets in 2005"
As you can see The Mets have some depth in there minors that they are hoping will be able to fill out there MLB team sometime in the future. The Mets should keep a good minor league system because of the Latin connections they now have.
Mets 2010 Team (only with Reyes, and Wright on the team)
C-Pena
1B-Carp
2B-Lagares
SS-Reyes
3B-Wright
LF-Milledge
CF-Gomez
RF-Martinez
1.Pelfrey
2.Humber
3.Guerra
4.Neise
5.Mulvey
not a bad group of kids.
Thanks to
macksmets.com
metsprospecthub.blogspot.com
and baseballamerica.com for scouting reports
2 comments:
Beltran will still be here, wouldn't he?
Yeah he will be I was just saying possible team without Beltran..
Beltran is 95% going to be here in 2010 or w.e year i said
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