The Mets have numerous pieces in their lineup that have the potential to provide offense throughout the season. Yoenis Cespedes, Lucas Duda and David Wright are going to be considered staples throughout the season, as the veterans should be occupied driving in runs. We know that the Mets have a tremendous pitching staff, and that [...]
It was pretty evident from the beginning of this season that the Mets were not committed to offering Daniel Murphy a long-term deal, and were set on parting ways after this year. After an explosive playoffs, the organization offered their second baseman a qualifying offer, which Murphy did not sign, and elected to become a [...]
As the offseason is winds down, and Spring Training approaches, the Mets were finally able to bring Yoenis Cespedes back to the squad. Amidst rumors that the Washington Nationals offered a multi-year contract to the slugger, the Mets were able to convince Cespedes to come back, as they offered a three-year deal with an opt-out [...]
Time and time again, the Mets have shown a lack of faith in Juan Lagares’ ability to be starting in centerfield every day. In 2013, Lagares came up and was a solution, as the team shuffled through Rick Ankiel, Matt den Dekker, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Jordany Valdespin in centerfield. From that day, we saw what [...]
Without signing Yoenis Cespedes, the lineup for the Mets will put a lot of confidence in David Wright to make up for the loss of Cespedes. Unfortunately, the captain has been injured over the past couple of years, and has played in over 120 games two times in the past five years. The health concerns [...]
The Mets appear to be finished with any big offseason moves, as the middle infield positions will feature new faces, and the lineup seems to be set. No more Yoenis Cespedes, Dillon Gee or Daniel Murphy. Many fans are frustrated with the offseason acquisitions, as fans were hoping for a star or two to be [...]
Rafael Montero broke out in the minor leagues in 2012 and 2013 with impressive seasons. He was considered to be one of the strong starters the Mets had in their back pocket, as the organization had many prospects working their way to the major leagues. Since the Mets have called up those prospects, Montero has [...]
The Mets have filled many holes on their roster this offseason. Asdrubal Cabrera and Neil Walker will take over the middle of the infield, Jerry Blevins has been brought back to help the bullpen, and the Mets are still in search of a centerfielder who will platoon with Juan Lagares. With some new faces being [...]
#2 Dominic Smith, 1B Biography: Born June 15, 1995 in Los Angeles, California, the Mets drafted Smith out of Junipero Serra High School with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft. Under Sandy Alderson, the Mets wanted to stock their minor league system with position players that were known to hit, and that [...]
#5 Amed Rosario, SS Biography: Born on November 20, 1995 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic, Rosario joined the Mets organization as a 17-year-old shortstop as an international free agent for $1.75 million. It seemed to be perfect timing for the Mets to sign a young, promising shortstop, as Jose Reyes left the organization to [...]
#8 Marcos Molina, SP Biography: Born March 8, 1995 in Santiago, DO Molina joined the Mets organization as an international free agent in 2012 for $100,000. His 2014 campaign sprung him onto the map, as MLB.com has rated him the 6th best prospect in the Mets organization. He could be another quality arm to move up the Mets [...]
This is the ninth entry in our prospect series, where we’re counting down the top 50 prospects for the Mets. Four people were involved in this project and what you see is a group consensus, not the results of one person. You can view 50-47, 46-43, 42-39, 38-35, 34-31, 30-27, 26-23, & 22-19 if you have not already seen it. Here are the [...]