Matt den Dekker is not known as a power hitting outfielder. The 17 home runs he hit between Double-A and Triple-A in 2012 are the most he's ever had in one season. But Las Vegas is a home run haven, so there is so trepidation with relying on those numbers. Yet for some reason, den [...]
The fate of a franchise is an awfully big burden to put on one man’s shoulders. Or should I say shoulder – singular? The Mets are scuffling along, barely surviving August with their dignity intact, the odd triple play notwithstanding. As of this writing, their record stands at 61-70. There have been many chins wagging [...]
Here’s a look at 10 Mets minor league hitters who received a midseason promotion. Each of these players accumulated at least 100 PA for two different teams in the organization. Gavin Cecchini – 12/22/93 (20) SAL – 259 PA, .259/.333/.408 FSL – 246 PA, .230/.325/.344 Got off to a brutal start in the Hi-A Florida [...]