metsblog - At this point, I think there is no question Josh Thole should be considered the Mets number one catcher heading into 2011. That said, whomever is making the decisions this winter, be it Omar Minaya or a new general manager, he or she can leave no stone unturned, meaning NOBODY can be considered untouchable on the roster, and if that means the Mets can improve by including Thole in deal of some kind, the Mets cannot discount such a possibility.
HBT - He knows more about the game than just about anybody, is a daring innovator and a strong motivator, and has the kind of outgoing personality that is perfectly suited for the New York spotlight. Given those traits, the Mets would be foolish not to at least consider the prospect of a Valentine sequel. Here’s the reality: Although Bobby V. has a brilliant mind and the experience of managing in so many pennant races, his candidacy represents another pipe dream. Valentine will want big money on a long-term contract and more organizational power than Manuel and Randolph; I don’t see the Mets’ dysfunctional front office conceding on either point. I’d be shocked if the Mets were willing to bring back Valentine, given their thrifty ways and lack of institutional accountability.
Sept 2010 from: - NYFS - Because of his age(25) and limited upside, Justin Turner might end up being overlooked on most prospect lists but Turner had a super year in Buffalo hitting a sparkling .333/.390/.516 and this is in support of a decent offensive track record throughout his minor league career. He is also considered to be a solid defensive player. Referencing BA, He’s been someone who has been in and out of top 30 prospect list since being drafted in 2007. Considering how much of an offensive black hole 2nd base has been all season at the Majors its surprising that Turner wasn’t given a chance in September to make the mlb roster. He might also have a little chip on his shoulder, the game after his September snub, he responded by going 6-6 and hitting for the cycle in his final AAA game of the season.
yahoo - The 105-mph pitch was inside for a ball and evened the count at 2-2. Gwynn had fouled off the previous two pitches and fouled off the next before striking out. He ought to be pleased with his effort, forcing Aroldis Chapman to make seven pitches, the slowest of which was 102 mph. Gwynn’s father, Tony, a Hall-of-Famer and one of baseball greatest hitters, never saw a pitch as fast as the one Chapman threw. Maybe nobody else has, either. Since radar guns were introduced in the 1980s, the fastest pitch recorded was 104.8 mph by Joel Zumaya(notes) of the Detroit Tigers in a playoff game Oct. 10, 2006. Chapman, who defected from the Cuban national team in 2009, was clocked at 104 on Sept. 1 in his second major league appearance and also hit 105 mph with a pitch for Triple-A Louisville earlier this season.
mlb – Brewers amateur scouting director Bruce Seid confirmed that the club has been watching D-backs first-round Draft pick Barrett Loux, a right-hander who was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball after a shoulder injury got in the way of his signing with Arizona. But another Brewers official said the club has serious concerns about Loux's shoulder. Loux has yet to start accepting offers from teams, but has thrown a pair of bullpen sessions for scouts, most recently on Thursday afternoon in College Station, Texas. Brewers area scout Jeremy Booth attended that session, along with representatives from the Astros, Marlins, Rangers, Cubs, Twins, Giants, Phillies and Mariners.
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