MINAYA MAY SKIP DEALS, PROMOTE FROM MINORS (RR)
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
MINAYA MAY SKIP DEALS, PROMOTE FROM MINORS (RR) Minaya also said the Mets’ top two high-level players, Martinez and Niese, could be in play in August. He said that at the time of the trade for Johan Santana, he was thrilled he was able to keep Martinez, Niese and Mike Pelfrey out of the deal because he believed they would be building-block players for the team moving forward. Left-handed Niese (5-7, 3.09 ERA) drew scouts from about 10 teams to his start Saturday and Martinez drew raves from scouts at the Futures Game on Sunday. The general scouting consensus, however, remains ...
Baseball Today: Tuesday, July 15
Projo Sox Blog —
... THE LORD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES: It's a seller's market out there, so Omar Minaya -- saying they "can't keep doing four-for-one deals" -- is hinting that the Mets may turn to their farm system for a midseason boost this year. (New York Post) ...
F-Mart and Jon Niese: Omar Minaya Is Ready To Promote From Within
Mets Merized Online —
... If some of you are waiting to see what players the Mets might be targeting at the trade deadline, don't hold your breath. According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, Omar Minaya has no master plan to fill the left field or bullpen vacancy via a trade. Instead, Omar feels the Mets can fill any needs by promoting from within. ...
Sherman On The Mets
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Joel Sherman of the New York Post talked to Mets GM Omar Minaya yesterday, gaining insight on the team's plans for the second half.
If Ryan Church is able to return (the Mets are cautiously optimistic), the Mets will focus on a righty-hitting left fielder. Raul Ibanez is a lefty, while the prospect price on Matt Holliday and Xavier Nady seems prohibitive. I assume the same applies to Jason Bay. Sherman has mentioned Austin Kearns in the ...
Remember this can't miss prospect....
Mets Fever —
... The New York Mets are more seriously considering promoting from within (Fernando Martinez for the outfield, Jon Niese for the rotation, Bobby Parnell or Eddie Kunz if a bullpen arm is needed) then making a trade between now and the July 31 deadline, Omar Minaya told The Post yesterday. source NY Post ...
Good Guy Bad Guy
Mets Today —
... Speaking of good guys and bad guys, Joel Sherman says the Mets are no longer pursuing Raul Ibanez while USS Mariner is ...
Mets may look within for help!
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog —
According to Joel Sherman of the Post , the Mets may look to promote players within their organization to fill in key roles down the stretch...Rather than dealing... The Mets may look at Fernando Martinez who was in spring training with the team to fill the possible hole left behind by Moises Alou. Jonathan Niese who also impressed the Mets brass this spring might have a chance to replace or complement Pedro Martinez if needed. Others mentioned, were Carlos Muniz who is serving as the long man right now, Eddie Kunz and Bobby Parnell, who would provide additional help in the ...
MINAYA MAY SKIP DEALS, PROMOTE FROM MINORS TO HELP CLUB - New York Post
Amazin' Avenue —
MINAYA MAY SKIP DEALS, PROMOTE FROM MINORS TO HELP CLUB - New York Post
Per Joel Sherman:
1) The organization is cautiously optimistic Ryan Church will soon return, making a righty-hitting left fielder to replace out-for-the-season Moises Alou the main ...
Jon Niese's availability for trade
Straight Flushing —
... , Jerry Manuel expressed an interest in having him (duh) about a week ago, but today Joel Sherman comes along and dashes my hopes. Apparently the Rockies are aware of how good Holliday is and want more than the Mets would be able to part with. ...
Report: Mets To Promote From Within
The Mets Report —
Report: Mets To Promote From Within Joel Sherman of the NY Post reports that Omar Minaya may pass on trades this month in favor of moving some of the Mets top prospects to the big leagues. Specifically, the Mets are thinking about moving Fernando Martinez into the outfield. Lefty Jon Niese could fit into the rotation and Bobby Parnell or Eddie Kunz may get work in the bullpen. If Fernando Tatis and Endy Chavez cool off they could give Martinez a shot in left field. At 19 years old he has to play every day. If he’s not in the lineup every day, he ...
Mets Game 106: Loss to Marlins
Mets Today —
... I’m not getting Omar Minaya’s comparisons of Carlos Muniz to Chad Cordero, circa 2003. To me, Muniz is more comparable to the present Chad Cordero. Don’t get me wrong — I like Muniz and wish him well. I simply do not see the resemblance. Maybe if he ironed the brim of his cap … ...
