Josh Satin was recently listed as a “prospect” by both John Sickels and Mack’s Mets, so Mike Newman of ScoutingTheSally posted his personal evaluation of Satin — and it’s pretty negative. At first I wondered why anyone would ever consider a 25-year-old utilityman who has yet to play above A ball a “prospect”, then I … Read more
So the Mets’ 2010 season ticket promo video has the theme of “We Believe in Comebacks”. Um … after watching the collapses of 2007 and 2008 — two years that were strewn with lackluster finishes to games that were microcosms of the way those seasons finished — someone comes up with “comebacks” as the theme? … Read more
When I heard the Mets picked up a lefthanded pitcher named Marshall for the bullpen, I was kind of hoping his first name was Sean.
Instead, it is Jay.
Jay Marshall was claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and added to the 40-man roster (which now comprises 39 players). Whether he’ll be the “second LOOGY” to Pedro Feliciano remains to be seen.
Marshall has had success at every level of the minors, including the hitter-happy PCL, but
While it’s true the Mets are still in the market for a 2010 starting catcher — and all signs are pointing to the venerable Bengie Molina — they should also be concerned about who might be the backstop in Flushing through the next decade.
Yes, Josh Thole is the guy everyone has targeted to be the Mets’ catcher of the future, but Thole has some gaping holes in his game and incomplete skills development. In other words, as much as I love the kid, there’s still much projection and a lot of hoping and wishing contributing to the excitement surrounding him. It would behoove the Mets to look into some competition / plan B possibilities.
According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist Dejan Kovacevic:
Enough is enough. If I hear, read, or see one more complaint about Jason Bay’s defense, I’m going to scream.
Since the day after the World Series ended, Jason Bay’s defense has been on trial. His deficiencies in the field have been brightly exposed by every negative stat, scouting report, and fan comment that could be unearthed. According to seemingly hundreds of sources, the Mets would do better to place a stone monument in left field rather than Jason Bay.
We get it, OK? Jason Bay’s “thing” is not defense. Now let’s move on to realistic considerations.
Highly touted lefthanded flamethrower Aroldis Chapman has signed with the Cincinnati Reds for $30M over 5 years. The 21-year-old Cuban defector had been likened to #1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg in terms of age, skill set, and peak potential, and wound up receiving double the money Strasburg received. Strasburg, of course, did not have … Read more
The Red Sox made official the signing of third baseman Adrian Beltre, and at the same time announced the trade of Casey Kotchman for Bill Hall. Hall can play every outfield and infield position, but has played more MLB games at the hot corner than anywhere else.
These announcements virtually guarantee that incumbent 3B Mike Lowell will be traded as soon as possible.
MLB.com is reporting that the Royals have signed 19-year-old righthanded pitcher Noel Arguelles to a five-year, $7M Major League contract. Despite his young age, the Cuban defector has extensive international experience and is highly touted as. According to Royals GM Dayton Moore: “He’s 6-4, 225 and very athletic, very competitive,” Moore said. “He’s got an … Read more
