In his column Beating the Bushes for the NY Post Tim Bontemps brings us up to date with Mets top pick from last year’s draft RP Eddie Kunz. Tim has quotes from Kunz’s old manager from Oregon St. and some thoughts from Mets brass. The Mets are obviously high on this kid, they would even think about giving him some time this season with the big club,
Mets VP of player development Tony Bernazard didn’t shy away from the possibility of Kunz being brought to Shea – even straight from Binghamton – if the need arises this season.
“It depends on the needs of the club,” he said. “The Eastern League is a very strong league, and guys have been brought straight up to the major leagues before.
After the Santana deal a lot was written about how the Mets have very little talent left in their system. So, the good news is he is impressing scouts and people within the Mets organization. Wow, at 22 there wasn’t a flat “no” to the idea raised of using him this year. Nice, I can hear the chants of Eddie, Eddie already.
