New York Mets Daily Farm System Report - 6/2/11: The Duda bides...

by Stephen Schmidt on Jun 2, 2011 6:18 AM EDT

*All results from games played on Wed, June 1 2011

AAA - Buffalo Bisons (25-29)_______________________________________

BUFFALO 10, CHARLOTTE 3 (Box)

The story of this game was simple, Lucas Duda went off. Five plate appearances resulted in a pair of walks and three extra base hits (including two bombs). While the Mets continue to feel the lack of David Wright and Ike Davis in the heart of their order, the Duda has picked a fine time to show off what he could do if called up. Dylan Owen also pitched a pretty good game, striking out 7 to seal the win for the herd. In the most surprising event of the evening, Chin-Lung Hu got on base when he discovered that letting the ball hit you is actually more effective than swinging the bat.

RF Fernando Martinez: 2-5, R
LF Lucas Duda: 3-3, 2 BB, 2 HR(7), 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R; Batting .471 with 4 homers in six games since returning, and with Ike sidelined and offense struggling suddenly a call-up is likely...goodbye Willie Harris?
2B Chin Lung Hu: 0-0, R, HBP
C Mike Nickeas: 1-4, RBI, K
2B Luis Hernandez: 0-3, 3 K, RBI
RHP Dylan Owen: 5 IP. 6 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, HR

AA - Binghamton Mets (16-34)_____________________________________

BINGHAMTON 3, ERIE 12 (Box)

Jeurys Familia didn't pitch well, but the defense didn't do him any favors either. A blown double play by Reese Havens and an airmailed throw by Jonathan Malo certainly forced Familia to throw more pitches than he had to, adding to his run total and shortening his night in the shortest start of his brief double A career. Jordany Valdespin was the lone B-Met to have a good night offensively, so even without the shoddy defense the pitching wasn't good enough to get it done tonight anyway. Eric Niesen was surprisingly under control tonight, showing a rare flash of why he was a dark horse for a bullpen spot out of spring training a few seasons ago.

2B Reese Havens: 1-5, 3 K, E
SS Jordany Valdespin: 4-5, HR(3), 2 RBI, R
LF Eric Campbell: 0-3, RBI
1B Allan Dykstra: 0-4, K
RHP Jeurys Familia: 4 IP, 7 H, 6 R (3 ER), 4 K, 3 BB, HR
LHP Eric Niesen: IP, 2 K

Hi-A St. Lucie Mets (29-24)________________________________________

ST. LUCIE 3, CLEARWATER 0 (Box)

It was a very mediocre night for the Mets offense in Florida, nobody really did anything of note but pretty much everyone contributed something to the cause. In the end it was enough, as Darin Gorski put up yet another impressive start as he continues to hold his ERA under 2 for the season despite merely average stuff. Nick Carr also had a very impressive inning of work tonight as he sealed the win for division leading St. Lucie.

SS Wilmer Flores: 2-4, RBI, R
RF Cesar Puello: 1-4, K, CS
CF Matt den Dekker: 1-4, R
3B Jefry Marte: 1-4, E (11)
LF Juan Lagares: 2-4, B, RBI, R
C Francisco Pena: 1-4, K
LHP Darin Gorski: 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 3 K
RHP Nick Carr: IP, H, 3 K

Lo-A Savannah Sand Gnats (29-23)__________________________________

SAVANNAH 5, KANNAPOLIS 3 (Box)

Taylor Whitenton was good last night, and like St. Lucie the Gnats managed to make it count for a win. Savannah now sits a comfortable 3.5 games ahead of second place, and with their pitching continuing to be solid and the bats finally starting to show some life they might just pull away for the first half title. As usual, Aderlin Rodriguez showed power when he makes contact, and Cory Vaughn just continues to hit.

3B Aderlin Rodriguez: 1-4, 2B, R
CF Darrell Ceciliani: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K
RF Cory Vaughn: 1-4, K
SS Robbie Shields: 0-4
RHP Taylor Whitenton: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, BB, 6 K
LHP Angel Cuan:2.1 IP, 5 H, ER, HR, 2 K
LHP Josh Edgin: 1.2 IP, 3 K

Star of the Night

You shouldn't need help with this one, but re-read the title if you have to. Power and patience at the plate are a beautiful combination.

Goat of the Night

Luis Hernandez was scheduled to have the night off, and he seemingly still did when he entered the game for Buffalo. Striking out in every AB you get earns the horns.

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promote Gorski to Binghamtom

And bring Duda up

by bob c on Jun 2, 2011 8:02 AM EDT reply actions

Duda needs a few good weeks before being called up

he was looking pretty bad with the big club, and has com earound lately but let him get a bunch of great games and some confidence

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by Rickfansince76 on Jun 2, 2011 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I go back and forth on this

It’s so tempting to want to see him or F! playing LF or 1B (in Duda’s case) given our complete lack of power right now, but Duda has looked really shaky when he’s been here this year, so perhaps we’d want him to really be raking at AAA before being brought up again.

by dontstopbelieving on Jun 2, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

It was 20 PA though

I’d give Duda a couple more games in AAA, and assuming he continues to hit I see no reason not to call him up.

by Balagast on Jun 2, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah

i don’t put much stock into that first go around, especially since he was mostly pinch-hitting every few days with a spot start mixed in from time to time.

the bottom line is that a 1B/2B/3B combination that includes duda might be the best option the mets have right now so it’s something they have to consider. and the 25-year old duda looks like he’s nearly as seasoned as he’s going to get down at triple-A so i wouldn’t worry too much about promoting him, with the qualifier that he should be starting around 4-5 times a week, at least.

I think it’s become clear that willie harris is not even a short-term solution at third. to me, the best mix includes murph at third, turner at second and duda at first, with nick getting the occasional start (at first though third isn’t out of the question) against lefties.

by Rob Castellano on Jun 2, 2011 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Against righties for the forseeable future

our infield is either Murphy, Turner, Reyes, Tejada – or Duda, Murphy, Reyes, Turner. I’d take the infield with Duda in it over Tejada vs. righthanders. This team needs any potential power it can get.

by David G on Jun 2, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

This.

He was getting sporadic playing time at best. Duda’s likely the type of guy who needs to play everyday to get into a rhythm, since he’s got a big long swing. I’d love to see him up in the majors because this club could use his pop (and at this point, we might as well see what we’ve got in him. He’s quickly proving that last year was no fluke).

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by Steve Schreiber on Jun 2, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

When Harvey and potentially Gorski get promoted

they need to promote den Dekker to help the pitchers with better defense. A friend of mine lives in Binghamton ,goes to many games during the year and he keeps telling me that the B Mets defense really hurts the pitchers, not just in terms of errors, but in Willie Harris like non outs on out plays that do not get recorded as errors. It would seem you would not want Familia and Harvey dealing with this nonsense. If there offense sucks at least give them defenders to help them learn to pitch, not make them paranoid of contact. Havens looks like he will be there a while, not sure how the rest of the infielders stack up, but from what I hear and read they could be much better defensively.

by Bruce Wayne on Jun 2, 2011 8:35 AM EDT reply actions

Den Dekker needs to start hitting better before he gets promoted

He was torrid in April. Not so much in May.

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by Russ on Jun 2, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Gonna disagree

not on the hot/cold month thing, but the not promoting him because of it thing. He is going to be 24 in August, played in college, is by all accounts a plus major league defender right now. If a promotion to AA for a 24 year old derails his career, then he was probably not going to be much anyway. The hitting environment in Binghamton is much better than it is in St. Lucie. Den Dekker’s promotion also opens up CF for Puello and an outfield spot for Vaughn. Furthermore, sounds like Den Dekker’s floor as a player could be a defensive specialist/pinch runner type 4th/5th outfielder in the majors. Moving to AA should not be a huge shock for him. Not like he would be putting a prospect on the bench.

by Bruce Wayne on Jun 2, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

How is Binghamton a better hitting environment than St. Lucie?

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by Russ on Jun 2, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

His hitting is ok, I'd like to see more walks though

by Stephen Schmidt on Jun 2, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

carr

keep an eye on carr who could easily be the first one promoted to binghamton. beyond his sterling sub-2 ERA, he’s been showing much improved command and the best part is that it’s not coming at the expense of his high 90’s velocity as he’s also posting career high K-rates. another case of a pitcher returning from TJ stronger/better?

the hard-throwing 24-year old could move very quickly once he starts to make the climb, i wouldn’t even rule out a late season appearance in the bigs especially the way the bullpen looks right now.

by Rob Castellano on Jun 2, 2011 10:31 AM EDT reply actions

Good call

He’s got a .306 BABIP, so that’s encouraging too.

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by Russ on Jun 2, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Who are the managers at Savanah and St. Lucie?

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by Blame-everyone-else on Jun 2, 2011 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

managers

in st. lucie, pedro lopez took the reins from tim teufel, after managing in savannah in 2010. he joined the mets org. in ’08, coaching and managing in various spots including kingsport, brooklyn and savannah. lopez is a 12-year career minor leaguer, drafted in the 21st round by the padres in 1988 as a catcher.

replacing lopez in savannah, ryan ellis is making his managerial debut after a few seasons bouncing around the mets org. in various coaching roles, including hitting coach in savannah the last couple seasons. ellis spent just a couple seasons in the minors — and a few more in indy ball — after being drafted by montreal in the 28th round in 2000 as a middle infielder.

by Rob Castellano on Jun 2, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

thank you

A deadline has a wonderful way of concentrating the mind.-Professor James Moriarty
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.- Former Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan

by Blame-everyone-else on Jun 2, 2011 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Luis Hernandez shouldn't be in the organization

He just sucks. Promote Satin and let him play some 2b and 1b at Buffalo.

by David G on Jun 2, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed.

Satin seems to have nothing to prove in Binghamton in my eyes. He’s raking offensively and I’d imagine that his defense likely is what it is at this point. The only reason why I imagine he’s still in Binghamton is because he’s one of the few offensive threats for that team (along with Havens and Valdespin) or because, perhaps, he’s stuck under Nick Evans’ invisibility cloak.

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by Steve Schreiber on Jun 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions