Comments on: The next big MLB stars http://positivesportsnews.com/index.php/20060219-the-next-big-mlb-stars/ Thu, 17 May 2012 13:10:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Paul Kropp http://positivesportsnews.com/index.php/20060219-the-next-big-mlb-stars/#comment-23 Paul Kropp Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:13:02 +0000 http://positivesportsnews.com/index.php/20060219-the-next-big-mlb-stars/#comment-23 First let me state that I am not an expert on the NY Mets farm system. The NY Mets seem to really like Lastings Miledge. He has been involved in just about every trade rumor of involving the Mets. Omar Minaya is adament that he will not trade Miledge though. He played well in the Arizona Fall League. From MLB.com "Milledge collected hits in 21 of 24 games en route to a .330 batting average. He also hit five homers, collected 23 RBIs and scored 24 runs." I think barring a spectacular Spring Training or injuries it seems unlikely that Lastings Miledge will get a crack at the majors this year (other than a September callup.) The Mets have 3 bonafide starters (including an All-Star center fielder who has a behemoth contract) in the outfield and 2 backups already slated in the 40 man roster. I can possibly see him on the AAA squad depending on his spring. First let me state that I am not an expert on the NY Mets farm system.

The NY Mets seem to really like Lastings Miledge. He has been involved in just about every trade rumor of involving the Mets. Omar Minaya is adament that he will not trade Miledge though. He played well in the Arizona Fall League.

From MLB.com “Milledge collected hits in 21 of 24 games en route to a .330 batting average. He also hit five homers, collected 23 RBIs and scored 24 runs.”

I think barring a spectacular Spring Training or injuries it seems unlikely that Lastings Miledge will get a crack at the majors this year (other than a September callup.) The Mets have 3 bonafide starters (including an All-Star center fielder who has a behemoth contract) in the outfield and 2 backups already slated in the 40 man roster. I can possibly see him on the AAA squad depending on his spring.

]]> By: DR U http://positivesportsnews.com/index.php/20060219-the-next-big-mlb-stars/#comment-4 DR U Sun, 19 Feb 2006 05:20:14 +0000 http://positivesportsnews.com/index.php/20060219-the-next-big-mlb-stars/#comment-4 Can you tell me a little bit about Lastings Miledge, the Mets prospect. Do you think he will make it up to the big leagues this season for the Mets? Can you tell me a little bit about Lastings Miledge, the Mets prospect. Do you think he will make it up to the big leagues this season for the Mets?

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