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First Impression: Fernando Martinez
First Impression: Fernando Martinez
No longer a "teenage hitting machine", its been a thrill to watch F-Mart's debut. He's just 20 years old and he looks like he could be 16. Just wait until he fills out. First of all, let me just say I feel a big connection to Fernando Martinez. I have closely followed his minor ...
Farm report: Holt to Binghamton
Farm report: Holt to Binghamton
nydailynews.com — Mets officials say Brad Holt is on a similar trajectory to Mike Pelfrey . So Holt, the... 33rd overall pick in the draft one year ago and the fastest-rising pitching prospect in the organization, was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. He ... (more) Farm report: Holt to Binghamton
Fernando's hit and miss
Fernando's hit and miss
nydailynews.com — SAY THIS for Fernando Martinez: good or bad, the kid leaves an impression every time out. Martinez... finished it by collecting career hits Nos.1 and 2 Saturday and provided one of the few bright spots in the Mets' 7-3 loss to Florida.  ... (more) Fernando's hit and miss
Suddenly, Mets can see Fernando staying a while
nydailynews.com — Could Fernando Martinez stick around when Ryan Church is activated from the disabled list? After the Mets... initially discounted the notion, it's now on the table for discussion. (more) Suddenly, Mets can see Fernando staying a while
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