2/22/10

Chirs Carter, Mets Pain, Ollie on Short, Top 2029 Prospects... and Kai Gronauer

Chris Carter :

Here is a guy who actually hits for some power, even though he too appears to be a life-time minor league player. With home runs of 24 and 16 the past two years in Pawtucket for the Boston Red Sox, he always seems on the cusp of a call up. The Red Sox just never had room for him, but as we all know, the Mets might with their lack of depth. I also like his walk to strikeout ratio, which falls just short of 1:1. Another hitter looking to make it from the left side, Carter has the ability to make the team this spring with a good showing. - link

Mets Pain:

A couple of days into my New York trip, and staying with a family of Yankees fans is proving to be challenging, since their favourite greeting seems to be 'Mets suck!' Trouble is, it's hard to argue with. The New York Times yesterday reported the Mets are thinking of batting Reyes third, a move they rejected last year; that the Mets are flip-flopping on who's getting the fifth starter's job (as if it'll make a difference); and Manager Jerry Manuel and GM Omar Minaya contradicting each other on whether Daniel Murphy has more-or-less got the job of starting first baseman - link

Ollie on Short:

You want to see a couple more injuries? Have Oliver Perez make some throws from shortstop. You'll get a couple more injuries.

So the pitchers are taking grounders at shortstop. Well, I guess you can never be too prepared since that situation comes up all the time (and by all the time, I mean never). - link

Top 2029 Prospects for 2010

17. Fernando Martinez, OF, NYM

41. Ike Davis, 1B, NYM

56. Jenrry Mejia, P, NYM

57. Wilmer Flores, SS, NYM

67. Ruben Tejada, SS, NYM

153. Jon Niese, P, NYM

161. Reese Havens, 2B, NYM

191. Jeurys Familia, P, NYM

239. Josh Thole, C, NYM

287. Kyle Allen, P, NYM

289. Jefry Marte, 3B, NYM

307. Francisco Pena, C, NYM

317. Cesar Puello, OF, NYM

357. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, NYM

379. Robert Carson, P, NYM

478. Steve Matz, P, NYM

537. Josh Satin, 2B, NYM

718. Eric Beaulac, P, NYM

726. Scott Moviel, P, NYM

737. Zach Dotson, P, NYM

738. Robbie Shields, SS, NYM

749. Alonzo Harris, 2B, NYM

750. Mark Cohoon, P, NYM

765. Nelfi Zapata, C, NYM

795. Sean Ratliff, OF, NYM

827. Darrell Ceciliani, OF, NYM

892. Christopher Schwinden, P, NYM

922. Dock Doyle, C, NYM

936. Yucarybert De La Cruz, 2B, NYM

937. Gilbert Gomez, OF, NYM

1002. Eddie Kunz, P, NYM

1031. Brandon Moore, P, NYM

1032. Dylan Owen, P, NYM

1054. Aderlin Rodriguez, 3B, NYM

1068. Zach Lutz, 3B, NYM

1069. Brant Rustich, P, NYM

1076. Joshua Stinson, P, NYM

1089. Nick Evans, 1B, NYM

1090. Micheal Antonini, P, NYM

1091. James Fuller, P, NYM

1106. Ryota Igrashi, P, NYM

1157. Dillon Gee, P, NYM

1295. Tobi Stoner, P, NYM

1340. Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM

1486. Clint Everts, P, NYM

1572. Zach Von Tersch, P, NYM

1576. Eric Niesen, P, NYM

1605. Eric Campbell, 3B, NYM

1650. Mike Hebert, P, NYM

1705. Carlos Guzman, OF, NYM

1706. Roy Merritt, P, NYM

1751. Javier Rodriguez, OF, NYM

1765. Jordany Valdespin, 2B, NYM

1793. Armando Rodriguez, P, NYM

1805. Nicholas Carr, P, NYM

1837. Darin Gorski, P, NYM

1905. Brian Valenzuela, P, NYM

1954. Shawn Bowman, 3B, NYM

1966. Nick Santomauro, OF, NYM

1972. Chase Greene, OF, NYM

1999. Jeff Glenn, C, NYM

2000. Taylor Freeman, C, NYM

2026. Josh Dunn, 3B, NYM  -  link

-and I thought I had too much time on my hand…

Kai Gronauer:

C (Mets) - Another German prospect, it was tough to decide between Roger Bernadina and Kai. Kai has a little more potential since his defensive ability as a catcher is much more valuable than Roger’s outfield skills in a crowded Nationals outfield. He is also 23 years old to Bernadina’s 26. The big question with Kai is his ability to hit. He was the catcher for the German National team in the Olympic qualifier in Taiwan and has been playing for the national team since he was 18 years old. His first year in the minors he hit .346 in 45 at bats, but a better reflection of his offensive capabilities was his .243 average last year in 230 at bats. He does show that he can hit for some power with the six homeruns in 2009 and with his defense he might be able to overtake Josh Thole for the Mets catching job. The Mets have given Kai a spring training invite. - link

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