Posts Tagged ‘New York Mets Prospects’

MLB Debut: Ike Davis and Other Mets Notables

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Ike Davis MLB career got off to a good start last night as the kid went 2-4, 1 RBI. Below is a listing of recent New York Mets notables who made their MLB debut under similar hype and pressure.

  • Ike Davis: April 19, 2010 – 2-4 | 1 RBI
  • Jose Reyes: June 10, 2003 – 2-4 | 2 Runs
  • David Wright: July 21, 2004 – 0-4
  • Fernando Martinez: May 26, 2009 – 0-3 | 1 RBI
  • What does all this mean? Not much, it’s just one game but it’s interesting to look at how some of the recent Mets prospects have performed in their first game under all the hype.

    Q & A: Should The Mets Go With Their Prospects

    Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

    In the video below I answer the following viewer question: jtelano0715 - do you think the Mets should go with all there prospects that have done well this spring?

    Q & A: Why Not Bring Up Ike Davis Now?

    Monday, March 15th, 2010

    In the video post below I answer the following viewer question:
    John Vacca – what is the reason that we’re probably going to leave Ike Davis down in the minors? Why can’t we bring him up to New York and split the time between him and Murphy?

    Mets Blogger Roundtable: Prospects

    Friday, March 12th, 2010

    In the sixth edition of the “Mets Blogger Roundtable Series 2010” Dave Doyle of Mets Report and Joe Janish of Mets Today talk about some of the New York Mets prospects and give their opinions on who could make an impact in 2010.

    Top Five Blog Posts For February 2010

    Monday, March 1st, 2010

    Below is a listing of the top five most viewed stories on OnTheBlack.com for the month of February 2010

    1. Mentioning the name “Luis Castillo” really strikes a nerve with Mets fans. If you don’t believe me just check out some of the comments on the Poll: Luis Castillo Confidence Level blog post.

    2. I’ve said in the past that I am concerned with how K-Rod will perform this season. Click here to see how Mets fans voted on what will K-Rod’s ERA be in 2010.

    3. In this video, I give my thoughts on some of the New York Mets Prospects.

    4. In another poll check out how many stolen bases Mets fans think Jose Reyes will have in 2010.

    5. In this video post, I explain why I feel the Mets need a big year from Jeff francoeur.

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    Thoughts On New York Mets Prospects

    Friday, February 5th, 2010

    Links Mentioned In The Video Above:
    Mets Merized Online – Four Mets In ESPN Top 100 Prospects
    Mets Report: Mets Five Prospects That Could Impact 2010

    Scouting Wilmer Flores

    Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

    In case you missed it, below is a nice scouting video posted on YouTube by ScoutingTheSally of Mets minor league prospect Wilmer Flores.

    Mets PR: They Got It Right This Time

    Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

    Links Mentioned In The Video Above:
    Mets.com: Mets issue statement on Putz’s remarks

    Thoughts On The Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2010

    Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

    Links Mentioned In The Video Above:
    Minor League Ball: New York Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2010

    Q & A: Josh Thole, Mets Quitting and Top Prospects

    Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

    If your having trouble viewing this video, try the Quicktime version

    Below are the questions I answer in the video above:

    newfjhbearsfan23 – what did you think about Josh Thole’s big league debut & what are the chances that the Mets sign Rockies starter Jason Marquis to be the no.2 starter?

    ronnismetsblog – What’s worse? (Regarding the entire Mets team quitting this year except Wright…) Them quitting on the organization or the fans?

    go57mets – Which top prospect of ours between, Bobby Parnell, Jon Niese, Daniel Murphy, Josh Thole and Fernando Martinez will have the most successful career?

    Links Mentioned in This Video:
    Metsblog: Quote: Everyone’s Impressed With Thole