2/16/12

Mets: Cesar Puello, David Wright, Fred Wilpon, Dillon Gee


2-10-12 - http://seedlingstostars.com/2012/02/10/s2s-2012-team-prospect-lists-new-york-mets/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter   - Outfielder #3: Cesar Puello. Puello is sort of the outfield version of Flores–he’s just a career .282/.349/.384 hitter, and he struggled in High-A in 2011 (103/18 K/BB), but he’s always been very young for his levels, so he can’t be written off for poor production. Unlike Flores, Puello is fairly athletic and has some basestealing ability, but he’s spent most of his career in right field, so his bat needs to come around. He could figure it out and become a well-above-average player, or he could hit a wall in Double-A. Grade: B-

David Wright - It's been a tough couple of years for Wright, yes. He's had the hole in the swing, and the hole in his back. But the 29-year-old is not dead yet, and even his most negative projection (ZiPs -- .269/.351/.447 and 19 home runs, 78 RBI and 20 stolen bases) shows great value at a tough infield position. He's going 33rd, so he has a decent price tag, but that draft position puts him between Adrian Beltre and Ryan Zimmerman. He'll steal more bases than both guys combined, and could easily out-homer one of them... especially if he enjoys better health than the other two veterans. At the right moment, Wright is right for your fantasy team. http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/2/14/2795663/fantasy-mets   

It’s been an interesting ride, with plenty of great moments, but the Wilpon/Mets carousel must come to a stop. There are major questions about your business’ finances, just how much capital is available and who will take ownership reins from you. I’ve been an ardent support of the ownership and team for most of the two decades as a member of the Flushing Faithful. I defended you in years past when others claimed ownership wasn’t spending money or offered way too much for guys like Pedro. Again, that ship has sailed. Please do the players, the staff, their families and the fans a huge favor – find someone younger with deep pockets who cares as much as you have over the years and sell them the franchise. It’s time to pump fresh blood into the team, especially when impact prospects are nearing. Don’t the residents of New York City – one of the biggest cities in the world – deserve a baseball team with resources to be competitive? http://mets360.com/?p=9361&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mets360%2Ffeed+%28Mets360+Feed%29

Dillon Gee: Sometimes young pitchers can leave you so confused. Dillon Gee falls into that category. He arrived on the scene last year and impressed everyone with his poise and command.  And then something happened. It all started in a game against the A’s at CitiField when Gee could not find the plate with a road map. In subsequent starts, it seemed he began to overthrow trying to overpower hitters — and that is not his game. He is a control pitcher that needs precise mechanics to perform well. Now, this could all be part of the growing pains of a young pitcher. There were times last year when his control was downright indescribable. Chipper Jones at one point said, “I don’t know who that kid is but he lives on the outside of the plate and by lives, I mean he sets up residence there.” http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/02/15/coutinho-the-mets-rotation-a-work-in-progress/

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