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Giantsfan1080 · 04-10-2010, 07:25 PM

I love what Tejada brings to the table but I think Havens will be our 2B long term.

I'm stilled pissed Mejia made this team. Everytime I see him pitch it's like a reminder what he could have been already. Hopefully he can still transition to SP next year and live up to what he could become.

Captain Kirk has started off AA just where he left off last year.

Forenci · 04-10-2010, 08:23 PM

Yeah, Kirk is beasting early on. I disagree with you about Havens though. I don't think he's a long term solution. Won't be nearly as good defensively as Tejada too. Ideally maybe he and Tejada could be a nice platoon with Tejada playing defense late in games when Havens starts.

That's quite a bit down the road though.

ATLDirtyBirds · 04-10-2010, 08:58 PM

I just wonder what Ike's max really is. Is he going to be an above average type or does he have star in his future?

Forenci · 04-10-2010, 11:30 PM

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I just wonder what Ike's max really is. Is he going to be an above average type or does he have star in his future?

Well he's got the talent, there is no doubting that. Like most players we'll just have to wait and see if he can reach his potential in the majors. There's little doubt he could blossom into a star, but will he? Tough to say.

MaxV · 04-10-2010, 11:42 PM

It'll depend on his hitting development ability against lefties. He can already mash righties.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-11-2010, 10:07 AM

A lot of people have compared him to Lyle Overbay and LaRoche but I'm expecting bigger things from him at this point.

Forenci · 04-11-2010, 10:21 AM

Honestly it wasn't Davis who excited me the most this spring. It was Ruben Tejada by far. There are a lot of Mets fans who were excited about him but I never really bought into too much. After watching him this spring and even the couple games during the season I love how he looks.

Looks smooth defensively with range with a good arm. For a kid who's just 20 years old he has a fantastic approach at the plate. Appears disciplined and not over matched in the slightest for a guy so young.

katnip · 04-11-2010, 01:58 PM

umm. why is this in the giants forum? anyways. what are the rumors of us trading matthews jr to the reds? brandon phillips would be a dream to get for me.

we could give them luis castillo and sean green = yes

ATLDirtyBirds · 04-11-2010, 03:16 PM

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A lot of people have compared him to Lyle Overbay and LaRoche but I'm expecting bigger things from him at this point.

I see him as a Carlos Pena type, because he's going to strike out a ton. The only thing is, do we get 2007 Pena, who is a stud, or more of 08/09 who is pretty good, just not superstar type. I don't think Overbay is apart of the comparison tree anymore now that Ike changed his swing and is much more of a power hitter. LaRoche is a possibility.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-11-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

I see him as a Carlos Pena type, because he's going to strike out a ton. The only thing is, do we get 2007 Pena, who is a stud, or more of 08/09 who is pretty good, just not superstar type. I don't think Overbay is apart of the comparison tree anymore now that Ike changed his swing and is much more of a power hitter. LaRoche is a possibility.

It's early but he's showing an ability to walk more and K less so far in AAA.

MaxV · 04-11-2010, 10:08 PM

Nice outing from Gee. As some of you know, one of my favorite prospects.

Not the best stuff in the system, but might be the best command.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-11-2010, 10:19 PM

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Nice outing from Gee. As some of you know, one of my favorite prospects.

Not the best stuff in the system, but might be the best command.

I'm hoping for a Rick Reedesque career.

MaxV · 04-11-2010, 10:36 PM

Dillon Gee and Dylan Owen often get grouped together as the two soft-tossing control guys of our organization.

While Owen is a pure control guy, Gee has some decent pop on his fastball. He can throw it in the low-90s and he has multiple strikeout pitches.

Legit prospect.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-11-2010, 10:37 PM

Gee seperated himself from Owen a long time ago IMO. Gee is certainly legit and I enjoyed watching him pitch in ST last year. He would have gotten his chance last year also if it wasn't for the injury.

Forenci · 04-12-2010, 10:49 AM

I think Gee is a nice option to bring up if Maine or Ollie falters significantly.

Hopefully he hasn't lost any of his command and velocity from the injury.

MaxV · 04-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Lucas Duda has started out well also. He's showing power.

But is he a good enough defensive OF to play at Citi?

That's a lot of ground to cover for a converted 1b.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-12-2010, 01:58 PM

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Lucas Duda has started out well also. He's showing power.

But is he a good enough defensive OF to play at Citi?

That's a lot of ground to cover for a converted 1b.

I haven't really heard much about his OF defense. I think at best he becomes a Chris Carter type. As we all know Carter hasn't even gotten a shot anywhere so we'll see.

I'm thinking about trying to do a daily minor league recap like I did last year. Any interest from anyone?

MaxV · 04-12-2010, 02:20 PM

Heck yeah.

I'm already starting to check minor league updates while the Mets game is on.

Probably a sign of things to come. :(

Giantsfan1080 · 04-12-2010, 02:38 PM

Yeah that game yesterday was such a debacle. I don't even know where to start.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-12-2010, 09:50 PM

Ike hit his 2nd HR of the year tonight. He also has 6 BB's to 3 K's. If he keeps this up I really don't see how he won't be here in June. Our system is going to be gutted this year with the graduations of Niese, Martinez, Davis, Mejia and maybe Tejada. Even though we have the #7 pick and some others who can step up it's going to take a hit.

MaxV · 04-13-2010, 07:09 AM

Where are all the last year's draftees? All I see is Gorski relieving in low-A.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-13-2010, 10:45 AM

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Where are all the last year's draftees? All I see is Gorski relieving in low-A.

I have no idea. I was expecting a lot more in Savannah but I guess they are just in extended right now. I hope we don't see a lot of Brooklyn repeats just so they win as always happens.

MaxV · 04-13-2010, 03:43 PM

If they put all of them in Short-Season ball, where will the newcomers play?

I don't get this.

BTW, who are some names that could be there when Mets pick?

Giantsfan1080 · 04-13-2010, 03:48 PM

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If they put all of them in Short-Season ball, where will the newcomers play?

I don't get this.

BTW, who are some names that could be there when Mets pick?

Yeah I'm not quite sure what's going on yet either. I know Matz will be in short season but I don't know where Cecilliani or Santamauro are going to play.

As for some names keep an eye on Ranaudo, McGuire, Pomeranz, A.J. Cole, Covey, Sale, Whitson, Machado.

Giantsfan1080 · 04-13-2010, 10:56 PM

If Maine is only going to hit 90 with his fastball then you can pencil in at least 1 SP we might need by June.