1/12/12

Mets: Josh Edgin, Mike Pelfrey, Matt Harvey, Sandy Alderson



1-11-12 -  metsmerizedonline  43.  Josh Edgin (LHP) Not many relievers had a better year on the farm than Edgin. The 6’1″, 24-year-old who was the 30th round selection of the 2010 draft, split the year evenly between Savannah and St. Lucie. In 66 IP, he went 3-1 with a 1.50 ERA, 27 saves, 44 hits allowed, a K/BB of 76/23, and opposing players managed to hit only .189 off him. According to Adam Rubin, he throws his fastball in the 92-95 mph range, while his slider is 82-85 mph. He is working on a change-up, and also a curveball which is a slower version of his slider. Edgin could move very quickly through the system, but the true test will be how well he makes the significant jump to AA next year. If everything continues to go smoothly, he could be pitching at Citi in the not-too-distant future.

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When the Mets tendered Mike Pelfrey a contract in December, the club went ahead and gave the soon-to-be 28 year old one last chance at glory. This is make-or-break time for Pelfrey. 2012 will be his last year to prove what kind of pitcher he actually is and salvage his reputation as a productive and trusted pitcher. Actually, if you ask any Mets’ fans what Pelfrey is, they’ll bluntly tell you who he is. Most portray him as a meandering, inconsistent and at best average picture. Those definitions wouldn’t be out of line, since Pelfrey has certainly underwhelmed in his time with the Mets. His career numbers don’t scream out prolific front-line material. In his six years, Pelfrey has registered 50 wins (with 54 losses) with a career 4.74 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. http://mets360.com/?p=8920&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mets360%2Ffeed+%28Mets360+Feed%29

1. Matt Harvey, RHP

 DOB: 3/27/89

Height/Weight: 6-4/210

Bats/Throws: R/R

Drafted/Signed: 1st round, 2010, University of North Carolina

2011 Stats: 2.37 ERA (76-67-24-92) at High-A (14 G). 4.53 ERA (59.2-58-23-64) at Double-A (12 G)

Tools Profile: Pure power pitcher.

Year in Review: Seventh overall pick in the 2010 draft reached Double-A in debut and missed plenty of bats.

The Good: Harvey attacks hitters with a 92-95 mph fastball that can touch 97 and features plenty of life. His slider gives him a second bat-missing offering with its heavy two plane break, and Harvey is comfortable throwing it at any point in the count. He's an efficient pitcher who throws strikes and has the kind of body and delivery designed to handle a big league workload.

The Bad: Harvey's changeup continues to lag behind the rest of his arsenal and lacks deception or enough movement. His delivery is easy to pick up for left-handed hitters, which leads to some large platoon splits.

Ephemera: Rich Dotson (1977), who has a career losing record of 111-113, is the only seventh overall pick with more than 50 major league wins, but Clayton Kershaw (2006) should change that in 2012.

Perfect World Projection: At least a number-three starter with a good chance of become a number-two with some refinements.

Fantasy Impact: Harvey has the potential to be an early pick if he reaches his potential.

Path to the Big Leagues: Harvey will begin the year either back at Double-A or in Triple-A Buffalo and should reach the big leagues at some point during the season.

ETA: Late 2012.


Adam Rubin posted that with most of the Mets moves now complete, the payroll checks in at $90.05 million for the 2012 season. That reminds me of my prediction that Mets payroll would be closer to $85 million than $110 million two months ago when Sandy Alderson confirmed his payroll budget. My new motto is “Never trust a GM when his lips are moving.” http://metsmerizedonline.com/2012/01/things-that-make-me-go-hmmmm.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MetsMerizedOnline-GetMetsmerized-NewYorkMets+%28Mets+Merized+Online%29

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