Posted by rustyjr on 7th March 2010
Well the one thing that we can definitely say about the Mets spring training games so far is that they have definitely not been boring. If anything the Mets offense has been on fire scoring over thirty runs in their last three days alone, spearheaded with homers by David Wright, Fernando Martinez, Mike Jacobs and that concussion grenade that was the Ike Davis grand slam ! The problem lies thus far with the pitching. While Jonathan Neise looked impressive in his first start this past Tuesday, yesterday Mike Pelfrey took his first start of the grapefruit league season , and he looked downright rusty. He let up four runs ( three earned) in three innings and his control was spotty at best. Both Sean Green and Eddie Kunz looked better yesterday than they did in their previous efforts, but we need them to be consistent. I know it is only spring training and the games don’t mean anything i, but I have no worries about the Mets offense this year - I think the Mets numbers will be among the tops in the Majors. It is the pitching that I am more worried about, because if this team morphs into the late ’80’s early ’90’s Yankees we will be a better team than last year, but we will be mediocre at best. We need Maine, Perez, Pelfrey (and whoever the fifth starter will be) to give quality starts and better than average performances. They need to keep the pressure of both the offence and the bullpen as well as Johan, because the last thing we need is a repeat of ‘07 and ‘08 where the starting pitching was barely making it to the sixth inning for most of the season - tiring out the bullpen which totally went nuclear down the stretch , which put added pressure on the offence to score more runs to protect the lead. But I still have faith in this rotation, I do believe they will be above average, and who knows they might even surprise us. But they need to throw strikes and throw strikes consistently .
” Hopefully Mike can serve up a better season than he did last year !”
And with tht said … HERE COMES THE INFAMY !!!!!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to the original Mets back up first baseman,Ed Bouchee (1933) .
One of the better Mets pitchers from their first four seasons, Galen Cisco is 74 (1936) . In his four year stint with the Mets he went 18-43 with a e.r.a. of 4.04 .
Middle reliever from the the ‘93 - ‘94 seasons, Mauro Gozzo is 44 (1966) .
Future Hall Of Fame second baseman ( and all around malcontent with the Mets) Jeff Kent is 42 (1968) .
Los Angeles Dodgers signed one time “can’t miss” first base prospect,Craig Brazell of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 7, 2006.
And while you are watching today’s game versus the Washington Nationals on SNY, just remember that there are just 29 Dave Magadan days until the Mets open the 2010 season against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field.
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Posted by rustyjr on 27th February 2010
Well it looks like the Mets are about to address a need that they sorely needed last season. No sadly they still aren’t going to let us common folks in the the Ebbits Club ( or whatever it’s now called). MLBTR.com writer , Luke Adams reported that the Mets have been in negotiations with Left handed reliever Joe Beimel . Beimel has confirmed that he is pondering a offer from the Mets, The speculation is that the Mets offer is on par with what they recently paid catcher Rod Barajas ($1MM or less), and if he signs with the Mets he would be used to compliment pitcher Pedro Feliciano ( another left handed reliever) out of the bull pen.
“We’ve been talking to them for a good part of the off season. I am still just being patient, waiting for the right deal,” said Beimel.
Bemiel pitched for the Washington Nationals last season . He appeared in 71 games for both the Nationals and the Colorado Rockies in 2009, finishing the season with a overall 3.58 ERA in 55.1 IP.
I think if he signs this could be the missing piece that will solidify this bull pen. Beimel may not be a sexy name but he has proven in the past that he can get outs when the game is on the line in the middle innings of the game. I just hope Omar can pull this off.
” Will the tattooed mad man show off his ink as a Met this season?”
And now … ON WITH THE INFAMY !!!!
Happy Birthday to one of the original members of the ‘62 Mets. Catcher Sammy Taylor. ( 1933) He was one of the only cathers on the Mets to make it to their second season ( I believe there were seven catchers that played for the Mets in total that season). He would be traded during the ‘63 season to the Cincinnati Reds for catcher Jesse Gonder.
Also celebrating a birthday is one of the worst pitchers from the ‘94 team - Pete Smith (1966) Smith that season would go 4-10 with a E.R.A of 5.55 He would sign with the Reds the next season .
And don’t forget , there are just 37 more Casey Stengels until the Mets open the 2010 season against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field.
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Posted by rustyjr on 18th February 2010
Well it’s finally here!! No not the blue ray edition of Blues brothers 2000 - but the start of the Mets 2010 campaign. As I reported yesterday Kelvim Escobar is suffering from shoulder discomfort, which might render him unable to pitch for the Mets for the time being. This in all actuality might be a blessing in disguise. This could thrust Bobby Parnell into the set-up man role to fill the gap between the eighth inning to Frankie Rodriguez in the ninth inning. As we all know Parnell is basically a one pitch pitcher - a hard fast ball. He seems to pitch better in shorter, more controlled scenarios rather than being stretched out as a starter. He thrived for the first half of the season as the seventh inning man. I believe Parnell’s dip in effectiveness as last season wore on was due more to over use ( this was the most innings he ever pitched) and a breakdown in confidence . So what does the future hold for the Mets bullpen this spring training ? It depends if Escobar is suffering from routine discomfort - but if it is more than that , someone - Perhaps the aforementioned Parnell - Maybe Takahashi or even Clint Everts might be the key. Your thoughts ?
” Does Bobby have what it takes to be the set up man? ”
And with that said … HERE COMES THE INFAMY !!!
Birthday Wishes go out to one of the original Mets relievers from the ‘62 team - Bob ” Righty” Miller (1939) .
Mets coach from the ‘78 campaign - Dal Maxvill is 71 (1939).
One of my all- time favorite Mets scrubs, outfielder Jerry Morales is 61 (1949) . I remember him during that horrible ‘80 season. He couldn’t hit nor could he field but it was funny watching him lumber to first base on a single.
Utility infielder for the ‘88 Mets - Jeff McKnight is 47 today (1963) .
One time highly touted pitching prospect for the Mets - Kevin Tapani is 46 (1964) .He along with Rick Agulera were the keys to obtaining Frank Viola from the Minnesota Twins in ‘89. Tapani went on to have a long career that spanned twelve years in the majors.
Utility infielder from the ‘92 season - John Valentin is 43 (1967) .
Starting Pitcher from the ‘02 Mets, Shawn Estes is 37 (1973) . Who could forget that game against the New York Yankees where the fans wanted him to throw at Roger “I Misremembered” Clemens, but instead he threw about three feet in back of him. Was he nervous? was he just wild? Who the hell knows - at least he hit a two run home run off of him in that game !
The Montreal Expos signed pitcher Ray Burris of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 18, 1981.Ray was one of those pitcher that pitched well before he came to the Mets, sucked when he pitched for the Mets, and pitched well after he left the Mets - Go Figure !
New York Mets traded minor league infielder Joe Dellicarri to the Detroit Tigers for third baseman Kevin Morgan on February 18, 1994.
The Minnesota Twins signed reliever Luis ” Don’t Call Me Benny ” Ayala of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 18, 2009. Luis was halfway decent as a middle reliever after the Mets picked him up from the Washington Nationals in August of ‘08, but when he tried to assume Billy Wagner’s closers spot, he faltered along with the entire Mets bullpen down the stretch, which helped keep the Mets out of the Playoffs that year.
And dont forget - There are only 46 days until the Mets open the 2010 season against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field.
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Posted by GravediggerHebner on 9th February 2010
You decide. The way the current system of free agent rankings and compensation works the amateur draft and free agent signings are linked whether we like it or not.
Omar Minaya’s first amateur draft as GM of the New York Mets was the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. Below is a brief look at how many picks each National League team has made, what picks have been impacted by free agent signings, how many of those picks have made it to the Major Leagues, who they are and what overall # pick those players that have made it were from their 2005-2008 drafts inclusive. The 2009 draft is not included because no player taken that year has made their major league debut. The American League is not included because they are not the main competition from day-to-day and because they have the DH which upsets me greatly (but truthfully because I just don’t have the time).
For those who don’t know, basically a team will have more overall picks as compensation for losing major league players via free agency (Type A or B free agents), and fewer if it signs players via free agency (Type A free agents). These picks gained or lost are early round picks which is generally when the prime talent is considered to be available.
The teams are listed in descending order based on their total number of picks made in these 4 drafts. A team which neither signed nor lost any free agents, or maintained a balance of both, would have 50 picks annually or 200 total during the period of time being examined here should they choose to exercise all their picks, but not all teams use their full allotment of picks as you’ll see if you actually read all this. Whether the draft picks were signed or not is not a factor. If more than one team made the same number of total picks those teams are listed alphabetically.
So please take a look at the information below, note how many picks some teams had and how few others had due to the way they utilize Type A & B free agents and/or the way they simply decide to stop drafting, and note what these teams have thus far produced with those picks and let us know your conclusions in the comments section. Who is balancing free agency and the draft well? Who is not? Is Omar Minaya?
Braves: 209 total picks, 6 have reached the majors, 3%.
In 2005 the Braves received the 41st overall pick (supplemental) and the 77th overall pick from the Yankees signing of FA P Jaret Wright. In 2006 they received the 38th overall pick (supplemental) and the 72nd overall pick from the Yankees signing of FA P Kyle Farnsworth, and the 43rd overall pick (supplemental) and the 51st overall pick from the Dodgers signing of FA SS Rafael Furcal. In 2007 they received the 33rd overall pick (supplemental) and the 69th overall pick from the Orioles signing of FA P Danys Baez. In 2008 they received the 40th overall pick (supplemental) from the Royals signing of FA P Ron Mahay. Thus the 9 extra picks. None of their compensation picks have reached the majors.
Cardinals: 207 total picks, 13 have reached the majors, 6%.
In 2005 the Cardinals received the 28th overall pick and the 43rd overall pick (supplemental) from the Red Sox signing of FA SS Edgar Renteria, and the 46th overall pick (supplemental) and the 70th overall pick from the Giants signing of FA C Mike Matheny. In 2006 they received the 42nd overall pick (supplemental) and the 54th overall pick from the Giants signing of FA P Matt Morris, and the 76th overall pick from the Phillies signing of FA 3B Abraham Nunez. In 2007 they received the 36th overall pick (supplemental) and the 71st overall pick from the Brewers signing of FA P Jeff Suppan. In 2008 they received the 39th overall pick (supplemental) from the Rays signing of FA P Troy Percival. The Cardinals chose not to exercise their final 3 picks of the 2005 amateur draft. Thus the net of 7 extra picks. 3 of their compensation picks have reached the majors (Colby Rasmus, Chris Perez & Clayton Mortensen).
- 2005 # 28, Colby Rasmus
- 2005 # 30, Tyler Greene
- 2005 # 170, Mitchell Boggs
- 2005 # 230, Nick Stavinoha
- 2005 # 380, Daniel McCutchen
- 2005 # 650, Ryan Rohlinger
- 2005 # 680, Jaime Garcia
- 2006 # 42, Chris Perez
- 2006 # 166, Shane Robinson
- 2006 # 346, P.J. Walters
- 2006 # 856, Luke Gregerson
- 2007 # 36, Clayton Mortensen
- 2007 # 82, Jess Todd
Diamondbacks, 207 total picks, 10 have reached the majors, 5%.
In 2005 the Diamondbacks received the 31st overall pick (supplemental) and the 83rd overall pick from the Mariners signing of FA 1B Richie Sexson. In 2006 they received the 34th overall pick (supplemental) and the 86th overall pick from the Giants signing of FA P Tim Worrell. In 2007 they received the 50th overall pick (supplemental) from the Brewers signing of FA SS Craig Counsell and the 61st overall pick (supplemental) from the Mariners signing of FA P Miguel Batista. In 2008 they received the 43rd overall pick (supplemental) from the Twins signing of FA P Livan Hernandez. Thus the 7 extra picks. 1 of their compensation picks has reached the majors (Micah Owings).
Marlins, 207 total picks, 9 have reached the majors, 4%.
In 2005 the Marlins received the 22nd overall pick and the 34th overall pick (supplemental) from the Giants signing FA P Armando Benitez, the 29th overall pick and 44th overall pick (supplemental) from the Yankees signing FA P Carl Pavano, and the 79th overall pick (supplemental) from the Twins signing of C Mike Redmond. In 2006 they received the 36th overall pick (supplemental) and the 90th overall pick from the Blue Jays signing of FA P A.J. Burnett. Thus the 7 extra picks. 4 of their compensation picks have reached the majors (Ryan Tucker, Sean West, Brett Hayes & Chris Coghlan).
Phillies, 205 total picks, 5 have reached the majors, 2%.
In 2005 the Phillies lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Jon Leiber. In 2006 they received the 18th overall pick and the 37th overall pick (supplemental) from the Mets signing of FA P Billy Wagner, and lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Tom Gordon. In 2007 they received the 37th overall pick (supplemental) and the 107th overall pick from the Indians signing of FA OF David Dellucci. In 2008 they received the 34th overall pick (supplemental) and the 51st overall pick from the Giants signing of FA OF Aaron Rowand, and the 110th overall pick (supplemental) for failure to sign a previous draft pick. Thus the net of 5 extra picks. None of their compensation picks have reached the majors.
Nationals, 203 total picks, 7 have reached the majors, 3%.
In 2005 the Nationals lost their 2nd round draft pick for signing FA 3B Vinny Castilla and their 3rd round draft pick for signing FA SS Christian Guzman. In 2006 they received the 22nd overall pick from the A’s signing of FA P Esteban Loaiza and the 70th overall pick from the Angels signing of FA P Hector Carrasco. In 2007 they received the 31st overall pick (supplemental) and the 67th overall pick from the Cubs signing of FA OF Alfonso Soriano, and the 49th overall pick (supplemental) for the Mariners signing of FA OF Jose Guillen. Thus the net of 3 extra picks. 1 of their compensation picks has reached the majors (Jordan Zimmermann).
Reds, 202 total picks, 8 have reached the majors, 4%.
In 2007 the Reds received the 34th overall pick (supplemental) and the 104th overall pick from the Giants signing of FA 1B Rich Aurilia, and the 53rd overall pick (supplemental) from the Mets signing of FA P Scott Schoeneweis. In 2008 they lost their 2nd round draft pick for signing FA P Francisco Cordero. Thus the net of 2 extra draft picks. None of their compensation picks have reached the majors.
Rockies, 202 total picks, 2 have reached the majors, 1%.
In 2005 the Rockies received the 32nd overall pick (supplemental) and the 52nd overall pick from the Nationals signing of FA 3B Vinny Castilla. Thus 2 extra draft picks. None of their compensation picks have made the majors.
Pirates, 200 total picks, 3 have reached the majors, 1%.
Brewers, 199 total picks, 5 have reached the majors, 3%.
In 2005 the Brewers lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA C Damian Miller. In 2007 they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Jeff Suppan. In 2008 they received the 32nd overall pick (supplemental) and the 53rd overall pick from the Reds signing of FA P Francisco Cordero, and the 35th overall pick (supplemental) and the 54th overall pick from the White Sox signing of FA P Scott Linebrink. The Brewers chose not to exercise their final 3 picks in the 2007 draft. Thus the net loss of 1 pick. None of their compensation picks have reached the majors.
Cubs, 199 total picks, 3 have reached the majors, 2%.
In 2005 the Cubs received the 108th overall pick from the Red Sox signing of FA P Matt Clement. In 2006 they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Bobby Howry, their 3rd round pick for signing FA P Scott Eyre and their 4th round pick for signing FA OF Jacque Jones. In 2007 they received the 48th overall pick (supplemental) from the Dodgers signing of FA OF Juan Pierre, and lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA OF Alfonso Soriano. In 2008 they received the 41st overall pick (supplemental) from the Brewers signing of FA C Jason Kendall. Thus the net loss of 1 pick. None of their compensation picks has made the majors.
Giants, 199 total picks, 12 have reached the majors, 6%.
In 2005 the Giants lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Armando Benitez, their 2nd round pick for signing FA C Mike Matheny, and their 3rd round pick for signing FA SS Omar Vizquel. In 2006 they received the 33rd overall pick (supplemental) and the 89th overall pick from the Cubs signing of FA P Scott Eyre, and they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Matt Morris and their 3rd round pick for signing FA P Tim Worrell. In 2007 they received the 22nd overall pick and the 43rd overall pick (supplemental) from the Dodgers signing of FA P Jason Schmidt, the 29th overall pick and the 32nd overall pick (supplemental) from the Mets signing of FA OF Moises Alou, and the 51st overall pick (supplemental) from the Reds signing of FA P Mike Stanton, and they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Barry Zito, their 3rd round pick for signing FA 1B Rich Aurilia, and their 4th round pick for signing FA OF Dave Roberts. In 2008 they received the 37th overall pick (supplemental) from the Phillies signing of 3B Pedro Feliz, and they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA OF Aaron Rowand. Thus the net loss of 1 pick. 2 of their compensation picks have made the majors (Emmanuel Burriss & Conor Gillaspie).
- 2005 # 372, Joe Martinez
- 2005 # 462, Alex Hinshaw
- 2005 # 852, Sergio Romo
- 2006 # 10, Tim Lincecum
- 2006 # 33, Emmanuel Burriss
- 2006 # 176, Ryan Rohlinger
- 2006 # 266, Brian Bocock
- 2006 # 1076, Matt Downs
- 2007 # 10, Madison Baumgarner
- 2007 # 284, Dan Runzler
- 2008 # 5, Buster Posey
- 2008 # 37, Conor Gillaspie
Astros, 192 total picks, 3 have reached the majors, 2%.
In 2005 the Astros received the 38th overall pick (supplemental) and the 89th overall pick from the Mets signing of FA OF Carlos Beltran. In 2007 they lost their 1st round pick for signing FA OF Carlos Lee, and their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Woody Williams. In 2008 they received the 38th overall pick (supplemental) from the Rays signing FA P Trever Miller, and the 109th overall pick (supplemental) for failure to sign a previous draft pick. The Astros chose not to exercise their final 4 picks of the 2005 amateur draft and their final 6 picks of the 2007 amateur draft. Thus a net loss of 8 picks. 1 of their compensation picks has made the majors (Tommy Manzella).
Mets, 191 total picks, 9 have reached the majors, 5%.
In 2005 the Mets lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA P Pedro Martinez and their 3rd round pick for signing FA OF Carlos Beltran. In 2006 they lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Billy Wagner. In 2007 they received the 42nd overall pick (supplemental) and the 77th overall pick from the Indians signing of FA P Roberto Hernandez, and they received the 47th overall pick (supplemental) and 99th overall pick from the Orioles signing of FA P Chad Bradford, and they lost their 1st round pick for signing FA OF Moises Alou. In 2008 the Mets received the 18th overall pick and the 33rd overall pick (supplemental) from the Braves signing FA P Tom Glavine. The Mets chose not to exercise their final 10 picks in the 2007 draft. Thus a net loss of 9 picks. 1 of their compensation picks has reached the majors (Eddie Kunz).
Padres, 187 total picks, 10 have reached the majors, 5%.
In 2005 the Padres received the 35th overall pick (supplemental) and the 76th overall pick from the Red Sox signing FA P David Wells. In 2006 they received the 35th overall pick (supplemental) and the 53rd overall pick from the Orioles signing FA P Roberto Hernandez. In 2007 they received the 40th overall pick (supplemental) and the 81st overall pick from the Astros signing FA P Woody Williams, they received the 46th overall pick (supplemental) and the 134th overall pick from the Giants signing FA OF Dave Roberts, they received the 57th overall pick (supplemental) from the Mets signing FA P Chan Ho Park, they received the 63rd overall pick (supplemental) from the A’s signing FA P Alan Embree, and they received the 64th overall pick (supplemental) from the Giants signing FA 1B Ryan Klesko. In 2008 they received the 42nd overall pick (supplemental) from the Brewers signing FA OF Mike Cameron, they received the 46th overall pick (supplemental) for the Astros signing FA P Doug Brocail, and they received the 111th overall pick (supplemental) for failure to sign a previous draft pick. The Padres chose not to exercise their final 5 picks in the 2006 draft, their final 15 picks in the 2007 draft and their final 7 picks in the 2008 draft. Thus a net loss of 13 picks. 2 of their compensation picks have made it to the majors (Cesar Ramos & Nick Hundley).
- 2005 # 18, Cesar Carrillo
- 2005 # 35, Cesar Ramos
- 2005 # 66, Chase Headley
- 2005 # 76, Nick Hundley
- 2005 # 98, Josh Geer
- 2005 # 218, Will Venable
- 2006 # 17, Matt Antonelli
- 2006 # 61, Wade LeBlanc
- 2006 # 73, David Freese
- 2006 # 333, Mat Latos
Dodgers, 186 total picks, 4 have reached the majors, 2%.
In 2005 the Dodgers received the 40th overall pick (supplemental) and the 51st overall pick from the Mariners signing of FA 3B Adrian Beltre, and they lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Derek Lowe. In 2006 they received the 26th overall pick and the 31st overall pick (supplemental) from the Angels signing FA P Jeff Weaver, and they lost their 2nd round pick for signing FA SS Rafael Furcal and their 3rd round pick for signing FA 3B Bill Mueller. In 2007 they received the 20th overall pick and the 39th overall pick (supplemental) from the Red Sox signing FA SS Julio Lugo, and they lost their 1st round pick for signing FA P Jason Schmidt. In 2007 the Dodgers chose not to exercise their final 11 picks of the draft and in 2008 they chose not to exercise their final 5 picks. Thus a net loss of 14 picks. 1 of their compensation picks has made it to the majors (Luke Hochevar).
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Posted by rustyjr on 6th February 2010
According to MLBTR.COM, The Mariners have designated right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit for assignment in order to open up a roster spot for the newly re-signed pitcher, Erik Bedard.
Petit, 25, was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks back in November, and his career E.R.A. is 5.57 . He was originally traded by the Mets along with catcher/ First baseman Mark Jacobs for Carlos Delgado.
In other ex Met news, Bobby Kielty who failed to make the Mets out of Spring training last season is trying to convert from being a outfielder to a pitcher ( I thought it was usually the other way around) .
The Colorado Rockies have signed ex Met hitting phenom Alex ” The original F-Mart” Escobar to a minor league contract. He hasn’t played in any professional baseball since ‘06.
And Finally the Washington Nationals have signed former Mets pitcher Shawn Estes to a minor League contract. I wonder if his accuracy has improved to the point that he can bean Shane Victorino if he ever faces him.
” Will the Mets take a big chance on Petit?”
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Tags: Alex Escobar, Arizona Diamondbacks, Bobby Kielty, Carlos Delgado, Colorado Rockies, Erik Bedard, Florida Marlins, Mike Jacobs, MLBTR, Seattle Mariners, Shane Victorino, Shawn Estes, Washington Nationals, Yuserimo Petit
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