Date: 5-30-12
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Mets:
Detroit calls up C Omir Santos to replace 2B Ryan Raburn on roster.
Adam Rubin –
The Mets have reorganized roles within their front-office
hierarchy, including promoting Adam Wogan from
director of minor league operations to a role more involved with major league
duties. Deputy Jon Miller moves to Wogan’s
former role under Paul DePodesta.
Mack – I wondered when DePo was brought in how
long Wogan would report to him… now, I know.
Mark Healey -
You can keep Citi Field ... I
miss Big Shea
AAA-Buffalo:
Adam Rubin –
Jordany Valdespin, who had a pinch-hit homer for Buffalo
the day he was demoted from the Mets, then went on a strikeout binge and ended
up in a meeting with Backman and roving minor league hitting coordinator Lamar
Johnson. The staff was concerned Valdespin was swinging wildly and did not seem
to have any plan at the plate or recognition of what the game situation
demanded. Valdespin also lacked effort pursuing balls in his first game
assigned to second base after the return from the majors.
Mack – Told ya…
Mets360 -
For those unaware of who El Ramirez is
(and you should know who he is if you read David
Groveman’s fine columns), he is a hard-throwing righty who is flat out
dominating Buffalo right now (after previously dominating Binghamton). In 11
appearances for the Bisons, Ramirez has yet to allow a run in 14.2 innings
pitched while only allowing five hits and one walk. Ramirez also has amassed a
stunning 19 strikeouts in this stretch. Yes, you read correctly, that’s a 19-1
strikeout to walk ratio!
Mack – boy, this stings…
Jenrry Mejia is scheduled to throw 75 pitches. This is his 5th start since
returning from Tommy John surgery
2B Reese Havens allowed the
Phillies' first run to score on a failed play at second and went 0-3 at the
plate with a walk. With 26 games under his belt, Reese sports an Ike Davisian
.148 average -- .091 at home. On the bright side, he's walked 19 times. On the
brighter side, he's likely getting his groove back coming off injury
Matt Harvey was unbeaten in May.
Matt Harvey still has some command issues (four walks tonight, equaling
his season high set on Opening Day) and doesn't use his changeup a whole lot.
His best one came in the fifth, when 2011 IL MVP Russ Canzler took a 79-mph
pitch for strike three. Harvey's velocity was lower in Tuesday's start, ranging
from 88-91. He did not stay in the 92-94-mph range we've seen, clearly opting
for more control with less velocity. And it worked well in a 10-pitch first
inning and a nine-pitch fourth. Talked to a couple scouts pregame and they're
in agreement that Harvey will be a good major-league pitcher. Is he a future
No. 1 starter? At this point, no. But
he's a solid No. 3. And if he can master secondary pitches, and use them more,
there's plenty of room for him to rise up the ladder.
SP Jenrry Mejia was strong out of the box, consistently
sitting at 94… big test passed… 6ip.
Only 68 pitches (45 strikes). 2h, 2r, 2er, bb, 2k
2-run HR from CF Corey Wimberly (.317)… God, is CF blocked up…
Wild pitch walk-off…
awesome!
Two more scoreless
innings for ‘EL’? – Jesus H. Christ, Sandy!!!!!
AA-Binghamton:
RHP Brandon Moore reporting to Binghamton Mets today.
Adam Rubin –
One scout who watched the performance (of Zack Wheeler) certainly offered high praise, telling
ESPNNewYork.com: “If he’s not the top prospect in baseball, he’s pretty close.”
The other minor league pitching prospects also cited: Jarred
Cosart, Trevor May and Dylan Bundy (whom
a different scout labeled a Tom Seaver clone). “This
kid’s got it,” the scout said about Wheeler, while comparing his free-and-easy
delivery to Rays left-hander Matt Moore. “The ball comes out of his hand real
easy, 94-97 mph. He throws three off-speed pitches for strikes. He’ll grow into
his control.”
Anybody left here?
First three innings for
rehabbing SP Miguel Batista - 1 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K. He has 2 wild
pitches… it got worse…
More CF Madness… Matt den Dekker (.311) hits 7th home run…
Not much to write about
here…
A+ - St. Lucie: -
Lucy has a 16-game lead
in their division.
Darrell
Ceciliani grounded out in the top of the 7th and was replaced by ZeErika McQueen in the bottom of the inning, which is
interesting since no one knew Zeke was on the team…
3B Wilmer Flores (.317) did it again… 10th HR
SP Chase Hutchingson just won’t go away… 6.1-IP, 0-R,
7-K, 2.17… Ryan Fraser got tagged for three in
the 6th, one charged to Hutch…
Lucy is human…
A – Savannah:
In the month of May, Aderlin Rodriguez has hit .299/.398/.494 w/ 6 2B, 3 HR
while doubling his walk rate (14.0%)… he stayed hot tonight, hitting his 7th
homer (.251)… hit another one in the 6th (.255)…
I think this is as good
a time as any to raise Travis Tajieron’s status
to “prospect”. As C Cam Maron said: “Trav is a
freakin’ beast!”. The stat line after Tuesday’s game: .297/.410/.566/.975/10-HR/34-RBI. Only
downside here is he’s playing A-ball at 23. He’s blocked in CF by Darrell Cecilliani in St. Lucy, and Matt den Dekker in Binghamton. Both need more time at their
current level, so, do the Mets move Taijerson to one of the corners? I’m
thinking a Lucy outfield of Cory Vaughn, Cecilliani,
and Taijerson.
SP Tyler Pill got lit up for three runs early, his first
rough start…
A – Brooklyn:
Season starts June 18
Rookie – Kingsport:
Season starts June 19th
DSL Mets:
Season starts June 2nd.
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