Game: Mets vs Diamondbacks (7/31)

Mets' lineup:
Angel Pagan CF
Luis Castillo 2B
David Wright 3B
Jeff Francoeur RF
Fernando Tatis LF
Daniel Murphy 1B
Omir Santos C
Alex Cora SS
Livan Hernandez RHP (7-5, 4.87)

Opposing pitcher:
Doug Davis (10-6, 3.54 ERA)

Back!

Well I'm back and hopefully I can keep the blog running.. Enjoy!

Opinion: Top 10 Prospects List

Nick Migliore's New York Mets Top 10 Prospects List

Rank / Name / Position / Current Level (2009)

1. Fernando Martinez - OF - AAA
2. Brad Holt - RHP - A+
3. Wilmer Flores - SS - A
4. Jon Niese - LHP - AAA
5. Jenry Mejia - RHP - A+
6. Jefry Marte - 3B - A
7. Reese Havens - SS - A+
8. Dillon Gee - RHP - AAA
9. Scott Moviel - RHP - A+
10. Josh Thole - C - AA

* Honorable Mention: Brant Rustich - RHP - A+

(I consider Parnell as graduated since hes in the Mets' bullpen, therefore not on this list)

Opinion: K-Rod in WBC

According to this article on MLB.com, Luis Sojo will rest his stars when his Venezuelans face the winner of the Puerto Rico-USA game. HOORAY!

Seriously.. I'm very lost on why Frankie Rodriguez is coming in the 8th inning vs the Netherlands to get a 4-out save. I didn't like it when Sojo put him in the 4-out save for the Venezuela-Puerto Rico game either. The only good thing coming out of this is K-Rod was able to keep his pitch count around 20 for both saves. But I'm utterly sick of this crap, and I hope one of those damn Asian teams knocks Venezuela out and so K-Rod can come back to Met camp and get ready to close out games vs the Phillies. Thats more important after all, isn't it?

I like the WBC, dont get me wrong.. but isn't just my (and Met fan readers') luck that OUR Mets have to have the MOST players in the WBC?

News: Tom Martin Breaks Wrist, Johan's Debut

According to David Lennon of Newsday, Tom Martin broken his wrist falling down the stairs of his home the other day.. (from Nick: yikes talk about bad luck, that certainly kills his hopes of making the bullpen for now)

Well the good news is that Johan Santana will make his Grapefruit League debut tonight vs the pesky Marlins. Hanley Ramirez will not be in the lineup. For the full lineups check out Lennon's blog.. (from Nick: I could care less about the results, as long as he looks comfortable while throwing to his pitch limit)

(Old) News: Duaner Sanchez Released

Well this is old news and I plan on covering just the bigger spring training headlines until the season starts.. but yeah, Duaner Sanchez has been released..

Can't say Im surprised; Sanchez never regained back velocity and his command has gotten worse.. last season it took about 4 or 5 days off for him to reach just the high 80's. And now he cant even dial it up past 87mph after a 5 month off period, and his command is worse. Pitching on back to back days would have been a bigger disaster. Theres others who have a better chance at making the 'pen, like Villone and Parnell.

Blog News: Will Be Returning for Opening Day

Sorry for the inactiveness guys .. Kinda in the middle of spring training so I've decided start up the blog once spring training comes to an end, although I will cover the 'major' headlines (ie: player releases, signings, etc.).. Theres quite a few excellent Mets blogs out there so you guys should manage until then ;)

-Nick