Baseball Handyman – Scouting the Sally – Jeurys Familia, SP, NYM
Jeurys Familia (4 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K) -Quickly becoming a serious sleeper in the Mets organization, Jeurys Familia is off to a great start posting a 2-0 Record with a 0.63 ERA and .128 BAA in his first three 2009 starts. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, the 19-year old righty was impressive in his four innings of work throwing a 90 MPH fastball and rudimentary breaking pitch; Typical of young Dominican hurlers.
Mets Fever- Figgy Back in Organization
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, Nelson Figueroa has re-signed a minor league deal with the Mets. After being mistreated by management, Figueroa had opted for free agency once he cleared waivers. As the Mets rotation was falling apart Figgy was testing the free agent market, with Manuel threatening rotational changes it looks like the Mets give him the best opportunity of returning to the majors.
Macks Mets -Minor Stuff – April 25, 2009
The Herd: An off day and a return home to Coca-Cola Field did nothing for the Buffalo Bisons but raise manager Ken Oberkfell’s blood pressure. The Herd’s April disaster continued with a lifeless 4-0 loss to the Syracuse Chiefs on Friday night before an announced crowd of 7,173. Buffalo managed just three hits— one was a double by pitcher Brandon Knight
Daily News -Ball, fate in hands of Mike Pelfrey
Mike Pelfrey didn’t have to be told that Saturdays’ start against Washington is an important one for him for multiple reasons. Pelfrey, who was forced to skip his previous outing last weekend with forearm tendinitis, also was made aware of manager Jerry Manuel‘s comments that all members of the Mets‘ starting rotation besides Johan Santana are in jeopardy of losing their spots unless they improve immediately.
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