New York Mets: The Wright Way

[eggson27]

Great dynasty man I'm really enjoying it.

[Gehrig493]

Amateur Draft

R1P4: Yovani Gallardo (62/94)

The 18 year old out of Trimbal Technical High School was the fourth overall pick out of the draft. He has good endurance, and appears as if he will develop into a great strikeout pitcher in a couple more years. Gallardo features a great mid-90's fastball, and a sharp, breaking curve.

R2P34: Dave Eulmessekian (52/91)
Dave was one of the hardest throwers in the draft, easily touching the upper-90's. He is going to be a workhouse in the future, that can pick up strikeouts with relative ease. Not only was his fastball one of the fastest in the draft, it was also probably the best.

R3P64: Nick Picks (50/88)
The first outfielder picked up in the draft by the Mets should develop into a fine doubles hitter in the future. He has pretty good power, and decent speed.

R4: RF. Daveed Ortiz (48/79)
R5: CF. Nick Kayser (59/68)
R6: 3B. Phillip Carroll (55/67)

Top 10 Picks
1. DET: RP. Juan Compas (69/91)
2. TBD: RP. Paul Chase (66/95)
3. SDP: RP. Tim Edenborough (66/95)
4. NYM: SP. Yovani Gallardo (62/94)
5. CLE: C. Chris Wilder (58/95)
6. MIL: SP. Mike Quinlan (66/88)
7. CIN: SP. Homer Bailey (55/85)
8. BAL: CF. Cole Braytham (61/95)
9. TEX: RP. Ross Detwiler (54/96)
10. COL: SP. Franklin Morales (62/88)

This will be the last draft in which I use POC's draft rules. As you can see, I broke them. After the fourth round, I could not find any players that were both 10 points lower than my first pick, and at least a 'B' rating to my team.
I will be making my own house rules for the draft, and will be posting them before the Rule 5 Draft in December.

[Gehrig493]

MAY IN REVIEW

New York Mets: 27-27 (12-16 in May), 4 GB in NL East, 3.0 GB in WC
AVG: Mike Piazza - .326
HR: Mike Piazza – 13
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 46
SB: David Wright – 12 (Reyes in Minors w/ 17)
W: Jae Weong Seo - 5
ERA: Jae Weong Seo – 3.86
K: Aaron Heilman - 60
SV: Braden Looper – 10

Our team has to start hitting the ball, plain and simple. Our team’s batting average is .253, good enough for worst in the NL, and second worst in the majors (Oakland - .248). Our Team ERA is a lot better than could be expected at 4.53.

Standings






League Leaders

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Mets Stats






LEAGUE NOTES
Every division except the AL West is competitive at the moment, heck, you may ever consider the West close as well (Oakland 5.0 GB). Yankees are 36-21 for best AL record, and Phillies take over best in the NL at 32-24.

Two Huge Deals This Month:
Ken Griffey (90) Heads to Pittsburgh for Ian Snell (75/92)
Now for the big one…
NYY Gets: RP. J. Putz(90/95), SP. J. Moyer (82), 2B. B. Boone (78)
SEA Gets: 2B. R. Cano (74/88), SS. A. Cannizaro (66/82), CF. K. Lofton (76), RP. P. Quantrill (79), 1B. Andy Phillips (68/73), SP. J. Lieber (75),

If you think either of these two deals should be overturned, let me know. I think the first one is fine, the second, to me, appears border-line. First 3 for overturn, or leave it is the verdict for the two trades.

Jake Westbrook signed 2 years @ 1.8M
Scot Shields signed 2 years @ 2.4M
Josh Fogg signed 2 years @ 670K

Sean Borroughs: Broken Wrist – 8 Months
Kenny Lofton: Torn Knee Ligament – 2 Months
Zach Duke: Fractured Skull – 2 Months (I bet he has headaches…)
Vladimir Guerrero: Dislocated Hip – 6 Weeks
Orlando Hernandez: Torn Elbow Ligament – 3 Months
Austin Kearns: Severed Knee Ligament – 6 Months
Adam Eaton: Broken Back Vertebra – 5 Months
Steve Finley: Torn Knee Ligament – 2 Months

Orlando Hudson: 20-Game Hitting Streak
Josh Phelps: 24-Game Hitting Streak
Kevin Brown: 200 Wins
Craig Biggio: 2500 Hits
Bernie Williams: 2000 Hits (Got 2000 w/ NYY)
Geoff Jenkins: Hit for the Cycle
Chipper Jones: 1000 Runs
Fred McGriff: 2500 Hits
Manny Ramirez: 1000 Runs
Jim Thome: 400 Home Runs
Mariano Rivera: 300 Saves

Roberto Hernandez Retires
Terry Mullholland Retires

Looking at the Farm System
In 9 games at AAA, Reyes is hitting .371. If he can continue playing like this over the next month, the Mets may call him up depending on Guzman’s play. Jeff Keppinger is batting .385 with 50 RBI. With Nick Punto batting .236, the Mets may call up Keppinger and see if he can hit .385 against big league pitching. With Keppinger at AAA, Matsui hasn’t played much, hopefully this can change. Meanwhile, Duncan has raised his average to .285, but still needs to polish those hitting skills up.
Both Grant Roberts and Tyler Yates are pitching very well for the Zephyrs. Yates has an ERA of 2.57, while Roberts has an ERA of 2.85, and has started 6 games. After giving up 15 runs in less than 13 innings, Marquis has pitched 18.1 innings for New Orleans, and given up just 6 runs. Marquis may be getting ready to be called back up.

In Binghamton, Gomez is batting over .400 through 9 games, Milledge, under .300.
The two-headed pitching monster in Binghamton has pitched amazingly well. Bannister still has an ERA under 2, and Pelfrey has lowered his to a 3.31.

In St. Lucie, Joe Smith has pitched 7.1 innings, and given up just 1 run, while Humber has pitched an inning more, and given up a run more. Humber has also fanned nine.

[Gehrig493]

MAY IN REVIEW

New York Mets: 27-27 (12-16 in May), 4 GB in NL East, 3.0 GB in WC
AVG: Mike Piazza - .326
HR: Mike Piazza – 13
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 46
SB: David Wright – 12 (Reyes in Minors w/ 17)
W: Jae Weong Seo - 5
ERA: Jae Weong Seo – 3.86
K: Aaron Heilman - 60
SV: Braden Looper – 10

Our team has to start hitting the ball, plain and simple. Our team’s batting average is .253, good enough for worst in the NL, and second worst in the majors (Oakland - .248). Our Team ERA is a lot better than could be expected at 4.53.

Standings






League Leaders




Mets Stats




LEAGUE NOTES
Every division except the AL West is competitive at the moment, heck, you may ever consider the West close as well (Oakland 5.0 GB). Yankees are 36-21 for best AL record, and Phillies take over best in the NL at 32-24.

Two Huge Deals This Month:
Ken Griffey (90) Heads to Pittsburgh for Ian Snell (75/92)
Now for the big one…
NYY Gets: RP. J. Putz(90/95), SP. J. Moyer (82), 2B. B. Boone (78)
SEA Gets: 2B. R. Cano (74/88), SS. A. Cannizaro (66/82), CF. K. Lofton (76), RP. P. Quantrill (79), 1B. Andy Phillips (68/73), SP. J. Lieber (75),

If you think either of these two deals should be overturned, let me know. I think the first one is fine, the second, to me, appears border-line. First 3 for overturn, or leave it is the verdict for the two trades.

Jake Westbrook signed 2 years @ 1.8M
Scot Shields signed 2 years @ 2.4M
Josh Fogg signed 2 years @ 670K

Sean Borroughs: Broken Wrist – 8 Months
Kenny Lofton: Torn Knee Ligament – 2 Months
Zach Duke: Fractured Skull – 2 Months (I bet he has headaches…)
Vladimir Guerrero: Dislocated Hip – 6 Weeks
Orlando Hernandez: Torn Elbow Ligament – 3 Months
Austin Kearns: Severed Knee Ligament – 6 Months
Adam Eaton: Broken Back Vertebra – 5 Months
Steve Finley: Torn Knee Ligament – 2 Months

Orlando Hudson: 20-Game Hitting Streak
Josh Phelps: 24-Game Hitting Streak
Kevin Brown: 200 Wins
Craig Biggio: 2500 Hits
Bernie Williams: 2000 Hits (Got 2000 w/ NYY)
Geoff Jenkins: Hit for the Cycle
Chipper Jones: 1000 Runs
Fred McGriff: 2500 Hits
Manny Ramirez: 1000 Runs
Jim Thome: 400 Home Runs
Mariano Rivera: 300 Saves

Roberto Hernandez Retires
Terry Mullholland Retires

Looking at the Farm System
In 9 games at AAA, Reyes is hitting .371. If he can continue playing like this over the next month, the Mets may call him up depending on Guzman’s play. Jeff Keppinger is batting .385 with 50 RBI. With Nick Punto batting .236, the Mets may call up Keppinger and see if he can hit .385 against big league pitching. With Keppinger at AAA, Matsui hasn’t played much, hopefully this can change. Meanwhile, Duncan has raised his average to .285, but still needs to polish those hitting skills up.
Both Grant Roberts and Tyler Yates are pitching very well for the Zephyrs. Yates has an ERA of 2.57, while Roberts has an ERA of 2.85, and has started 6 games. After giving up 15 runs in less than 13 innings, Marquis has pitched 18.1 innings for New Orleans, and given up just 6 runs. Marquis may be getting ready to be called back up.

In Binghamton, Gomez is batting over .400 through 9 games, Milledge, under .300.
The two-headed pitching monster in Binghamton has pitched amazingly well. Bannister still has an ERA under 2, and Pelfrey has lowered his to a 3.31.

In St. Lucie, Joe Smith has pitched 7.1 innings, and given up just 1 run, while Humber has pitched an inning more, and given up a run more. Humber has also fanned nine.

[Gehrig493]

I am going to re-do the screenies, hold up guys.

[Gehrig493]

Okay, there we go. 2 Weeks through Wright's rookie year, and he has gotten his first injury (sprained shoulder - 8 days).

[oriole8]

I think the second trade should be overturned.

[ewing6]

I agree

[TheBigBomber]

The first one is fine seeing as Griffey is aging and Snell has a good upside. The second one is just blah, overturn please. Putz is better than everyone offered IMO.

[Gehrig493]

Damnit, I deleted the images on photobucket...I gotta upload again =(.
And I will overturn that trade, and keep the other. Glad you guys agree with me on that.

BigBomber: Were did you get those bars in your sig? I've seen those around on forums of past and present, and I've always wanted some.

[TheBigBomber]

I read your PM, but I had to go earlier. I got them from a website, I typed in something into google. Try userbars.be thats what I used I think. It was a year ago, but if it sucks use userbars.com

[Gehrig493]

Okay, got an avvy, got my siggy bars, and got my screenies fixed. Once Wright comes back, and I take a piss, everything will be perfect!

[Gehrig493]

Struggling Punto Sent To Minors, Phillips Benched
6.1.04
Keppinger gets a double in his ML debut, while Mientkiewicz goes 0-4 is his first start since coming over from Minnesota.

Mets Win Homer-Fest
6.2.04
Nine runs were scored during the five home run game Wednesday. Thanks to a three run seventh inning, the Mets won, 5-4. The Met's two homers came in this inning, a 2-run shot around the pole by Guzman, and a solo shot by Hidalgo, his thirteenth on the year.

Mets Lose In Walk-Off Fashion
6.4.04
After 6 runs through 3 innings for Seo, the Mets bull pen did good until it allowed a walk-off base knock in the tenth by Chris Stynes to win the game for Pittsburgh.
In other news, Dan Wheeler tore his hamstring, and is out for a month. Wright will be back in 2 days!

Mets Spark Rally; Fall Short
6.5.04
Despite nine runs in the last two innings, including a seven-inning ninth, the Mets couldn't scratch another run across the board somewere to force extras, and lose 10-9.

Another Walk-Off Error Helped Mets Win
6.12.04
In the tenth inning, the Mets Cliff Floyd hit his second walk-off error for a Met win. This is the second of this type for the Mets this season, and for Floyd.
Wright has been 7 for 27 since coming back (.259), 5 of the seven hits being doubles.

Mets Shutout; Second Time This Week
6.13.04
Against the D-Backs on Tuesday, Steve Sparks pitched 8 shutout innings, and Valverde came in to close out a 2-0 Met loss. This time around, Brett Myers pitched 8 strong, striking out 8. Wagner came in to close this one out, his 15th save of the season.
Seo pitched 7 innings, allowing 2 runs.

Ryan Howard Singles Home A Met Loss
6.14.04
Abreu singled in the eleventh, then preceded to steal second, and come home on a Ryan Howard single, putting the Mets down 3-2.
In the Met's half of the inning, they managed runners on first and second with 2 outs, and Bernie Williams flew out to right to end the game.

Bernie Redeems Himself
6.15.04
After flying out to right with 2 runners on base last night, and losing the game, Bernie singled in 12th inning, and came around to score on an Eric Valent base hit.
This win puts the Mets 3 games under .500, and 7 GB in the division.

Expos Rally Late; Not Good Enough
6.17.04
Expos get 4 in the ninth, but fall a run short, as the Mets win 8-7.
Piazza homered, his 18th on the season, and drove in 4. Wright committed an error, but scored twice.
The Mets are a game under .500.

Mets Score All 3 In 8th To Win
6.22.04
Hidalgo had an RBI double, driving home Mike Piazza, and Cliff Floyd hit a 2-run homer, his 15th of the year, to lead the Mets to a 3-run eighth, and a victory.

Bernie Denies Mets Extension
6.24.04
As the Mets have begun talking to there arbitration eligible players, and those whose contract is up at the end of the year. The Mets talked to Bernie on Thursday about an extension, and Bernie politely told them he was either going to retire, or see if he could get with a World Series team in free agency. Current closer Braden Looper told the organization that he'd talk to them in the offseason.
They talked to Mientkiewicz regarding an extension, he asked the Mets to wait until the All-Star break, as well as Luis Rivas, and Al Leiter.
Steve Trachsel signed a contract that will pay him a total of 7.2M until the end of the '05 season. The Mets also locked up Jason Marquis for 4 years. The contract will reportedly pay him 3.4M.

Wright Hits A Granny; Hidalgo Drives In Other 5
6.26.04
David Wright hits his first career grand slam, and Hidalgo adds two homers, and 5 rbi of his, as these two power the Mets to a 10-0 win.
Wright is hitting .309, with 8 home runs, and 16 steals. He has driven in 29.

[Gehrig493]

I'm going to get something to eat, then upload my screenies, and post the near-halfway mark review.
Look out, I am going to try to snag a good player from a weak team to make a playoff push. Biggest need is a true leadoff man, and a reliever or two. Lower down the list is a leftfielder who can hit a little more for average than Floyd can, and some middle infielders that can hit in the .270's.
Now, if I can't get any of these at a reasonable price, I will have a mini sell, trading away older producers for good prospects like Piazza, Floyd, and Bernie (who will likely get traded anyway, seeing as how he won't resign with me).

[Gehrig493]

JUNE IN REVIEW

New York Mets: 40-43 (13-16 in June), 7 GB in NL East
AVG: Richard Hidalgo - .320
HR: Mike Piazza – 20
RBI: Richard Hidalgo - 62
SB: David Wright – 16 (Reyes in Minors w/ 17)
W: Jae Weong Seo, Aaron Heilman - 6
ERA: Aaron Heilman – 3.91
K: Aaron Heilman - 92
SV: Braden Looper – 19

Our bullpen is not keeping us in the games. Not that our hitting is great, though we do have some nice power, nor I am saying our pitching is great, though there are two guys in the upper 3’s of ERA, highest in the rotation is Leiter’s 4.58. If the bullpen can get it under control, our team will have a lot better chance to win these ball games.

Standings






League Leaders




Mets Stats




League Notes
The NL is highly competitive, all divisions with no more than 3.5 GB separating first, and second place. The Wild Card has 4 teams with-in 2.5 games. Were as in the AL, NY/BOS is controlling the East/WC, and the Halos are controlling the West. The Central is a very good battle, however, with Minnesota, and Chicago with a game between them.

Trades
1B. Brad Fullmer (90) leaves Texas to go to Minnesota for SP. Carlos Silva (70/88) - Rangers are 21 games under .500, 19.5 back, so this is good for me. There pitching sucks, and always have, let me know if you guys think it should be overturned, however.

Boston gets 2B. Brian Roberts (who I was thinking about trading Keppinger for, but his .260-ish average drove me away) for 1B. Jeff Bailey (67/92, also 25 years old), and LF. David Murphy (69/84) – Boston greatly overpaid for Roberts, in my opinion. Let me know if I should overturn it.

3B. Russell Branyan (75) left Milwaukee for Cleveland for LF. Ben Francisco (60/73), and 2B. Joe Inglett (61/73)

If you think any of these deals should be overturned, let me know. First 3 votes for overturn, or leave it is the verdict for the trades.

Extensions
RP. Joaquin Benoit – 2 Years
SP. Doug Davis – 3 Years
SP. Tim Redding – 2 Years
RP. Francisco Cordero – 3 Years
OF. Geoff Jenkins – 4 Years
SP. Carlos Zambrano – 3 years

Injuries
Kevin Slowey: Broken Wrist – 7 Months
Jeremy Affeldt: Ruptured Cervical Disc – 3 Months
Akinori Otsuka: Severe Elbow Tendonitis – 3 Months
Mark DeRosa: Severed Knee Ligament – 7 Months
Andy Pettitte: Severed Elbow Tendonitis – 3 Months

Milestones
Moises Alou: 1000 RBI
Derek Jeter: 21 Game Hitting Streak
Fred McGriff: 500 Home Runs
Troy Percival: 300 Saves
Jack Wilson: 26 Game Hitting Streak
Sammy Sosa: 1500 RBI
Magglio Ordonez: 22 Game Hitting Streak
Chipper Jones: 1000 RBI
Carlos Delgado: 1000 RBI
Tim Salmon: 1000 RBI

Retirees

^Hall of Fame Worthy?^
Jeff Fassero

Looking at the Farm System
Reyes is back under the .300 mark, and has stolen 15 bags in AAA. Matsui is hitting just .237 in AAA, and will likely be used as trade bait this month. Punto is hitting .425 in 20 games, and appears ready to be called up again. Duncan is hitting only .269, and he also may be used as trade bait.
Grant Roberts has been phenomenal in New Orleans this season, pitching in 77.2 innings, with an ERA of 2.55. He may help one of the relievers be used as trade bait, as he appears ready to step up to the next level. Tyler Yates, in 51 innings, has yet to give up a home run, and has an ERA right at 3. Jason Marquis, through 5 starts, has an ERA of 3.73, and may find himself as a spot starter next season.

In Binghamton, Pelfrey is steadily dominating, pitching an ERA of 3.5 through 17 starts, with a 7-3 record. Bannister is steadily dominating, as his ERA is still just 2.04. He is 9-1 through 16 starts and should be promoted to AAA, for the second time this season.
Milledge is hitting .293 with 24 RBIs through 33 games. Gomez has stolen 17 bases through 34 games, and is hitting .307. Gomez is a perfect 40/40 on steals this season between A-ball, and Double-A ball.

Joe Smith has pitched 26.2 innings for St. Lucie this year. He has thrown up an ERA of 2.03. Phillip Humber has pitched in 13 games, starting 4. He has pitched through 32.2 innings, and has an ERA of 3.31.

The Mets first overall pick in this year’s draft has started 2 games, allowing 7 runs in 11 innings. He has struck out 7.