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Jose Reyes Fielding Problems- Randolph Offers Help

NEW YORK - MAY 14: Manager Willie Randolph of the New York Mets removes Claudio Vargas #39 from the game in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals as his teammates David Wright #5, Carlos Delgado #21, and Jose Reyes #7 look on on May 14, 2008 at Shea Stadium in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Jose Reyes season has been one of offensive success in recent weeks and defensive mystery. His fielding percentage (.961) is the lowest of his career since 2004 (.957 at SS). That’s when he was in the middle of the horrible transition to second base to make room for Japanese superstar Kaz Matsui.

We now know that Matsui wasn’t a superstar for the New York Mets and Reyes wasn’t a second baseman. But Reyes has been struggling defensively this season often on plays that appear to be routine. There’s been speculation that Reyes is dissatisfied with his four year/$23.25 million contract. That may be a logical assertion. Fellow infielder David Wright has a six year/$55 million contract. In my opinion, Reyes is a far more dynamic player at a position that requires more defensive skill. I’d be unhappy about the contract as well. Continue reading “Jose Reyes Fielding Problems- Randolph Offers Help”

Link: Best Mets Draft Coverage

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As I wrote yesterday, I’m not that into following college or high school players as potential prospects for the Mets. But I do enjoy reading about the Mets picks and their qualifications. After watching a bit of the ESPN2 draft coverage yesterday and reading many draft recaps, I have to say that the best coverage of the Mets draft is available at MetsGeek.

Alex Nelson does a tremendous job of dissecting the players and their potential. He concentrates on first round picks Ike Davis of ASU and Reese Havens of South Carolina plus sandwich round pick Brad Holt. But he also goes into the perfect level of depth on the later round picks as well. Great job, Alex.

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Mets First Round Draft Picks: Davis And Havens

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The Mets used their two first round picks today on 1B/OF Ike Davis from Arizona State Univ. and Reese Havens, a SS from Univ. of Georgia.

Check out Ben Shipgel’s column at the New York Times for more information.

I don’t get too excited about these guys because most never make the big league team. And the ones that do, typically take a few years to get there. Not much to get crazy about. I’m more concerned about this season.

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Mets Roster Move: Nick Evans Goes Back To Minors

Nick Evans, who came up to the Mets with a bang in Colorado, was sent back down to the minors today. He’ll be replaced on the roster by Abraham Nunez.

Evans was assigned to Double-A Binghamton. Nunez was picked up on May 19 after being release by the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s a 32 year old infielder that was only hitting .135 in 15 games at Triple-A New Orleans.