Majors: Organization Reports: New York Mets: 2009
Mets' Scott Moviel Makes Amends For Injury-Plagued Year
Nov. 13, 2009
It's generally easy for Mets 6-foot-11 righthander Scott Moviel to stand out. But after a recurring knee issue slowed the start to his season, the high Class A hurler began to make amends with a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Reese Havens Seeks Second Home Across Bag
Oct. 29, 2009
Reese Havens played shortstop during his first two pro seasons with the Mets, but a transition to second base began in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Jon Niese To Spend Winter Rehabbing For Spring Audition
Oct. 16, 2009
Lefthander Jon Niese required season-ending hamstring surgery, but he expects to be healthy and competing for a spot at the back of the Mets' rotation in spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Picking Baseball Over Football Pays Off For Nieuwenhuis
Oct. 5, 2009
Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis was a talented football player in high school, but chose to play college baseball instead. After being a third-round pick in 2008 and hitting .282/.364/.479 this season, it's looking like he made the wise choice. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Adam Rubin selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Mets organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Return To Amateur Position Suits Mets Catcher Josh Thole
Sep. 4, 2009
Double-A Binghamton catcher Josh Thole received a chance to return to his amateur position during the 2008 season. He's since surged to the top of the organization's depth chart at catcher, and he was expected to receive a September callup to the Mets [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Jose De La Torre Walks Winding Path To Double-A
Aug. 21, 2009
Jose de la Torre missed the 2008 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. This season, the righthander has surged back into relevance, reaching Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Challenge Lucas Duda With Switch To Outfield
Aug. 7, 2009
Double-A Binghamton first baseman Lucas Duda had to relocate to the outfield once 2008 first-round pick Ike Davis was promoted from St. Lucie. Duda's reassignment wasn't to unfamiliar terrain, even if he's not entirely comfortable in his new spot just yet. [...] Continue Reading »
Injury-Riddled Mets Considered Teenage Shortstop Ruben Tejada
Jul. 23, 2009
The Mets briefly considered promoting 19-year-old Ruben Tejada from Double-A Binghamton to fill the team's shortstop void. Ultimately, team officials opted not to, but Tejada couldn't help but hear about the possibility. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
Adam Rubin selects midseason award winners for the Mets system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories.
[...] Continue Reading »
Going Young
Jun. 10, 2009
After sacrificing their first-round pick to sign Francisco Rodriguez in the offseason, the Mets wait until to No. 72 to select Steve Matz. [...] Continue Reading »
Improved Health, Swing Position Mets' Josh Satin For Success
Jun. 9, 2009
The Mets view second baseman Josh Satin, a sixth-round pick in 2008, as a proficient hitter whose bat will carry him through the system, though his future defensive position is up in the air. [...] Continue Reading »
Getting In The Swing
May. 28, 2009
Mets first baseman Ike Davis accumulated 282 at-bats in two professional seasons before the former Arizona State slugger homered for the first time. Not that Davis, 22, was especially concerned about the drought. [...] Continue Reading »
Casting A Wide Net
May. 14, 2009
After watching Kai Gronauer capably handle a few hard-throwing pitchers in Germany, Europe-based scout Lionel Chattelle had little doubt the catcher was a legitimate prospect. One year later, the 22-year-old backstop was drawing positive reviews in the South Atlantic League. [...] Continue Reading »
Dropping Down
Apr. 30, 2009
Roy Merritt, a 23-year-old lefty, quickly emerged as Double-A Binghamton's closer, and he owes it all to switching to a sidearm delivery on a full-time basis. [...] Continue Reading »
By Special Request
Apr. 16, 2009
Utility player Jonathan Malo caught the eye of Mets manager Jerry Manuel while making an appearance in a spring game, so the manager continued to request that the 25-year-old be one of the players borrowed from the minor league side. [...] Continue Reading »
Managing Just Fine
Apr. 3, 2009
Julio Franco remains in uniform, however, as does fellow ex-Met Mike DiFelice. Their playing careers having ended in 2008, Franco and DiFelice signed on with the organization as Rookie-ball managers. [...] Continue Reading »
No Holt-ing Pattern
Mar. 20, 2009
Mets officials consider righthander Brad Holt to be further along than Mike Pelfrey was at the same point in his pro career. Vice president Tony Bernazard expects Holt, the 33rd overall pick in last year's draft out of UNC Wilmington, to begin the season with high Class A St. Lucie. [...] Continue Reading »
Split Decision
Mar. 5, 2009
Rookie righthander Bobby Parnell has a high-profile tutor for the split-finger fastball that pitching coach Dan Warthen wants him to learn this spring. Former Mariners closer J.J. Putz has spent time teaching Parnell the intricacies of the pitch. [...] Continue Reading »
Martinez Injured
Feb. 20, 2009
Two days after delivering a pinch-hit, two-run home run off Jose Vaquedano in the Caribbean Series, lifting Licey to a 2-1 win against Ponce on Feb. 3, Mets top prospect Fernando Martinez was in New York getting his right elbow examined. [...] Continue Reading »
Meet The Unheralded Mets
Feb. 9, 2009
Top prospect Fernando Martinez, an outfielder, headlines the minor league players who will participate in big league camp this spring as non-roster invitees. Lefty Mike Antonini and righthanders Dillon Gee and Tobi Stoner also will be in big league camp, minus the fanfare afforded Martinez. [...] Continue Reading »
Glimpse Of The Bigs
Jan. 23, 2009
Righthander Eddie Kunz may not factor into the Mets' revamped bullpen on Opening Day, but the club's top pick (42nd overall) from the 2007 draft was thankful to get his feet wet with four big league appearances last season. [...] Continue Reading »
Playing In Pain
Jan. 16, 2009
Despite being in big league camp, Rustich didn't throw a pitch in 2008 spring training. It turns out that he was pitching with a stress fracture in his upper right arm. [...] Continue Reading »
In Search Of Relief
Dec. 22, 2008
The Mets made two major league Rule 5 picks, taking 26-year-old submarine righthander Darren O'Day from the Angels and 29-year-old righthander Rocky Cherry from the Orioles as the organization attempts to completely revamp its bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Scott Moviel Makes Amends For Injury-Plagued Year
Nov. 13, 2009
It's generally easy for Mets 6-foot-11 righthander Scott Moviel to stand out. But after a recurring knee issue slowed the start to his season, the high Class A hurler began to make amends with a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Reese Havens Seeks Second Home Across Bag
Oct. 29, 2009
Reese Havens played shortstop during his first two pro seasons with the Mets, but a transition to second base began in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Jon Niese To Spend Winter Rehabbing For Spring Audition
Oct. 16, 2009
Lefthander Jon Niese required season-ending hamstring surgery, but he expects to be healthy and competing for a spot at the back of the Mets' rotation in spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Picking Baseball Over Football Pays Off For Nieuwenhuis
Oct. 5, 2009
Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis was a talented football player in high school, but chose to play college baseball instead. After being a third-round pick in 2008 and hitting .282/.364/.479 this season, it's looking like he made the wise choice. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Adam Rubin selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Mets organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Return To Amateur Position Suits Mets Catcher Josh Thole
Sep. 4, 2009
Double-A Binghamton catcher Josh Thole received a chance to return to his amateur position during the 2008 season. He's since surged to the top of the organization's depth chart at catcher, and he was expected to receive a September callup to the Mets [...] Continue Reading »
Mets' Jose De La Torre Walks Winding Path To Double-A
Aug. 21, 2009
Jose de la Torre missed the 2008 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. This season, the righthander has surged back into relevance, reaching Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Challenge Lucas Duda With Switch To Outfield
Aug. 7, 2009
Double-A Binghamton first baseman Lucas Duda had to relocate to the outfield once 2008 first-round pick Ike Davis was promoted from St. Lucie. Duda's reassignment wasn't to unfamiliar terrain, even if he's not entirely comfortable in his new spot just yet. [...] Continue Reading »
Injury-Riddled Mets Considered Teenage Shortstop Ruben Tejada
Jul. 23, 2009
The Mets briefly considered promoting 19-year-old Ruben Tejada from Double-A Binghamton to fill the team's shortstop void. Ultimately, team officials opted not to, but Tejada couldn't help but hear about the possibility. [...] Continue Reading »
Mets Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
Adam Rubin selects midseason award winners for the Mets system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories.
[...] Continue Reading »
Going Young
Jun. 10, 2009
After sacrificing their first-round pick to sign Francisco Rodriguez in the offseason, the Mets wait until to No. 72 to select Steve Matz. [...] Continue Reading »
Improved Health, Swing Position Mets' Josh Satin For Success
Jun. 9, 2009
The Mets view second baseman Josh Satin, a sixth-round pick in 2008, as a proficient hitter whose bat will carry him through the system, though his future defensive position is up in the air. [...] Continue Reading »
Getting In The Swing
May. 28, 2009
Mets first baseman Ike Davis accumulated 282 at-bats in two professional seasons before the former Arizona State slugger homered for the first time. Not that Davis, 22, was especially concerned about the drought. [...] Continue Reading »
Casting A Wide Net
May. 14, 2009
After watching Kai Gronauer capably handle a few hard-throwing pitchers in Germany, Europe-based scout Lionel Chattelle had little doubt the catcher was a legitimate prospect. One year later, the 22-year-old backstop was drawing positive reviews in the South Atlantic League. [...] Continue Reading »
Dropping Down
Apr. 30, 2009
Roy Merritt, a 23-year-old lefty, quickly emerged as Double-A Binghamton's closer, and he owes it all to switching to a sidearm delivery on a full-time basis. [...] Continue Reading »
By Special Request
Apr. 16, 2009
Utility player Jonathan Malo caught the eye of Mets manager Jerry Manuel while making an appearance in a spring game, so the manager continued to request that the 25-year-old be one of the players borrowed from the minor league side. [...] Continue Reading »
Managing Just Fine
Apr. 3, 2009
Julio Franco remains in uniform, however, as does fellow ex-Met Mike DiFelice. Their playing careers having ended in 2008, Franco and DiFelice signed on with the organization as Rookie-ball managers. [...] Continue Reading »
No Holt-ing Pattern
Mar. 20, 2009
Mets officials consider righthander Brad Holt to be further along than Mike Pelfrey was at the same point in his pro career. Vice president Tony Bernazard expects Holt, the 33rd overall pick in last year's draft out of UNC Wilmington, to begin the season with high Class A St. Lucie. [...] Continue Reading »
Split Decision
Mar. 5, 2009
Rookie righthander Bobby Parnell has a high-profile tutor for the split-finger fastball that pitching coach Dan Warthen wants him to learn this spring. Former Mariners closer J.J. Putz has spent time teaching Parnell the intricacies of the pitch. [...] Continue Reading »
Martinez Injured
Feb. 20, 2009
Two days after delivering a pinch-hit, two-run home run off Jose Vaquedano in the Caribbean Series, lifting Licey to a 2-1 win against Ponce on Feb. 3, Mets top prospect Fernando Martinez was in New York getting his right elbow examined. [...] Continue Reading »
Meet The Unheralded Mets
Feb. 9, 2009
Top prospect Fernando Martinez, an outfielder, headlines the minor league players who will participate in big league camp this spring as non-roster invitees. Lefty Mike Antonini and righthanders Dillon Gee and Tobi Stoner also will be in big league camp, minus the fanfare afforded Martinez. [...] Continue Reading »
Glimpse Of The Bigs
Jan. 23, 2009
Righthander Eddie Kunz may not factor into the Mets' revamped bullpen on Opening Day, but the club's top pick (42nd overall) from the 2007 draft was thankful to get his feet wet with four big league appearances last season. [...] Continue Reading »
Playing In Pain
Jan. 16, 2009
Despite being in big league camp, Rustich didn't throw a pitch in 2008 spring training. It turns out that he was pitching with a stress fracture in his upper right arm. [...] Continue Reading »
In Search Of Relief
Dec. 22, 2008
The Mets made two major league Rule 5 picks, taking 26-year-old submarine righthander Darren O'Day from the Angels and 29-year-old righthander Rocky Cherry from the Orioles as the organization attempts to completely revamp its bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
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