Author Archives: Kyle Schnitzer

About Kyle Schnitzer

Kyle Schnitzer's biggest memory as a Mets fan is when Carlos Beltran went down on strike 3 against Adam Wainwright in game 7 of the NLCS. Since then, he hasn't expected much from the Mets. The new regime gives him hope. When he's not writing here, he's writing somewhere else, bussing tables, tweeting, or riding his bike. Follow him on Twitter: @dakyleschnitzer

Mets Pitching Prospect: Steven Matz

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kyle Schnitzer

Steven Matz has endured one of the most stressful and unexpected journeys of any player in the New York Mets farm system. Selected in the 2nd round in the 2009 MLB Draft, it’s taken Matz four years to pitch in … Continue reading →

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Matt den Dekker’s Plate Discipline Hinders Opportunity

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kyle Schnitzer

Questions continue to loom over who will be starting where in the outfield, especially in centerfield. And Matt den Dekker still isn’t the answer.

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Rounds 2-10: Stankiewicz, Reynolds, a Hawaiian, and College guys

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

After the first ten rounds, the Mets philosophy is structured around saving money. The front office has not necessarily drafted the best players available, but after sleeping on last night’s decisions, I’m actually humming a different tune. The Mets seem … Continue reading →

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First Round: Mets draft Cecchini, Plawecki

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

If you haven’t heard yet, the 2012 MLB Rule 4 draft started on Monday. This year is much different from past years, as hard slotting has taken effect. Each team is assigned a certain amount of money, which can be … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana Teams Up with Mets for Tuesday’s Children

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

Johan Santana might have thrown a shutout against the Padres, but he made his best pitch to help those affected by 9/11/01. The Johan Santana Foundation and The Mets Foundation teamed up by donating $20,000 to Tuesday’s Children. Tuesday’s Children … Continue reading →

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Down on the Farm: Wheeler, den Dekker, Flores impress

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

Here are four questions/statements that you might be asking yourself two months into the minor league season. Is there a true ace in the Mets system? One of the biggest weaknesses within the Mets organization is the lack of a … Continue reading →

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We Like[d] Ike!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

Ike Davis gives me headaches. I throw on the Mets game after a friend told me what Kung Fo Panda just did. After watching Dillon Gee struggle, I get to watch Ike Davis strike out looking with the bases load … Continue reading →

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How Fernando Martinez is Like Kindle Fire

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Kyle Schnitzer

There was never anything phenomenal about Fernando Martinez. He was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2005 by explorer Omar Minaya. Minaya seemed to have some success in the past down in those waters, but Martinez was supposed to … Continue reading →

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