2/28/13

2-28-13 – K/9, Collin Cowgill, Fangraphs Mets Prospect List, Jon Niese




2012 League Average - 7.6-K/9

                        Matt Harvey – 10.62
                        Johan Santana – 8.54
                        Dillon Gee – 7.96
                        Shaun Marcus – 7.91
                        Jon Niese – 7.33         
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                        Jack Leathersich – 14.25
                        Noah Syndergaard – 10.59    
                        Rafael Montero – 9.95
                        Zack Wheeler – 9.08


For now, P Jenrry Mejia will remain a starter and a possible SP5 replacement if Johan Santana doesn’t start the season in Queens. He’ll pitch again in four days.


Alex Panteliodis - threw 22/32 for strikes today in my bull pen, feeling good     
                         

Eric Goeddel, who was hit in the face during a STEP drill, might be on his way to surgery. The assumption is he will now start the season on, at least, the 7-day DL.




Collin Cowgill has played 423 games in the minor leagues, which is approximately three full seasons worth of games.  In that time, he has an impressive .291/.371/.470 slash line.  Cowgill has amassed 100 doubles, 22 triples, 51 homers and 80 stolen bases since he played his first professional game in 2008.  He has also been an exceptional defensive outfielder, racking up 44 assists while committing only 18 errors in five minor league seasons.

I’m going to say one more time (and what John Strubel said earlier this week)… play the players in 2013 that you plan to be part of the 2014 and beyond team. That being said, right now, Cowgill, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and Lucas Duda would be my outfield until something better comes along. IMO, the mistake here would be to impede the growth of the kids and play guys like Marlon Byrd, regardless of how much gas is still in his tank. I want the kids to play and only be replaced by other kids (Matt den Dekker) or new acquisitions (George Springer).



Fangraphs:

First of all, I have nothing but respect for Fangraphs, but one must remember, like all sites (including mine), all posts are one writer’s opinion. In this case, it is Marc Hulet.

1.      P          Zack Wheeler
2.      C          Travis d’Arnaud
3.      P          Noah Syndergaard
4.      2B        Wilmer Flores
5.      P          Rafael Montero
6.      P          Michael Fulmer
7.      P          Jeurys Familia
8.      P          Luis Mateo
9.      P          Domingo Tapia
10.  OF        Brandon Nimmo
11.  SS         Gavin Cecchini
12.  P          Cory Mazzoni
13.  P          Jacon deGrom
14.  C          Kevin Plawecki
15.  P          Jack Leathersich

All the usual suspects are here, minus Matt den Dekker. Familia would be far lower on my current list, Plawecki (IMO) still needs to earn himself this high, and props to Mazzoni and ‘Leather’ for getting some much deserved recognition.




"It's not just talent. When you're a kid, you think it's just throwing hard with control. Until I got up here, I had no clue. Nothing you learn in the Minor Leagues or anywhere else really prepares you for the big leagues. It's a challenge, but I enjoy it. You have to execute, and you have to figure out what [batters] can handle that you throw and adjust, and then you have to beat them to the next adjustment -- stay a step ahead of them. You find out that's not always easy, but you learn. I'm getting there. When you first come up, you don't know what to expect. You can't be comfortable when that's the case. But there is a certain certainty you develop. And when your mind is clear, it's easier to pitch. I feel like I am getting there."

I like to pass on the quotes from some of the players, including the guys in Queens. This comes from a nice article by Marty Noble, that you can link to above.

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