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I know we've had many articles on this site concerning Pedro's return to Beantown, but I have yet to put in my two cents. One more can't hurt.
I just returned from Boston and from watching Alay Soler get his ass kicked by the Sox and 'Stings fall flat on his face. A great time it was.
For those of you who think Pedro will get a boo-style reception from the Fenway Faithful, you are sorely mistaken. When Pedro walked down the line to warm up in pre-game warmups, he was cheered like you wouldn't believe, by the crowd which at that time was only around 8,000, even though the game was eventually sold out.
Every chance he got, Pedro threw a ball into the crowd from Fenway's center field. He signed autographs for the Red Sox fans and Mets fans alike. He was given a video tribute in the third inning. And if that wasn't enough, get a load of this. The Red Sox concession stands, the ones that are in the stadium, were selling Pedro Martinez Mets jerseys. He is sorely missed in Beantown.
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The Daily News reports that the traditional rookie hazing festivities took place this weekend as Lastings Milledge and Alay Soler donned tight womens dresses on their trip from Canada to Boston.
“I don't think I've ever seen anyone relish it quite like Lastings,”
David Wright said after observing the rookie play with the white boa he
was given, then pose with Pedro Martinez while wearing a strawberry wig
and a huge smile. “I'm getting worried about Lastings. He's liking it
too much.”
Milledge shouted to one female reporter, “Don't get mad because I'm
hotter than you!” And he then looked at Soler and announced, “I'm Paris
Hilton compared to you.”
The New York Times reports further…
Soler wore brown pigtails and a plaid pink skirt; Milledge had fun —
too much fun, Wright said — slipping into a leather miniskirt, white
boa and burgundy wig.
jumping into his arms. “A nine? A 10? How about a nine and a half? I'll
work on the 10 later.”
Jose Reyes was happy to know his days of rookie hazing are over…
Then
he went back to staring and laughing and being a 23-year-old starting
shortstop getting four hits a game for the best team in the National
League.
Yes, it is good to be José Reyes.
Adam Rubin has the photos.
In Adam Rubin's Daily News “Blog”, he gives a lengthy rundown on Lastings Millidge
Milledge had the least experience in right, which can be tricky at
windy, on-the-water Harbor Park, the Tides’ home. He slammed into the
wall hard going after one foul ball, but came away unfazed.
GM Omar Minaya has said he wouldn’t hesitate promoting
Milledge if needed, though that’s not expected soon, especially with
Beltran’s MRI coming up clean after being reviewed in New York
yesterday. Had Beltran needed to go on the DL, Willie Randolph said it was more likely the Mets would have recalled Victor Diaz and used Endy Chavez
in center. Still, Milledge could be up before September, though an
injury likely would be required, since he’s not going to sit on the
bench.
Center field has become perhaps the deepest position for the Mets’
organization, with the top three prospects all leadoff hitters, too.
Double-A’s Carlos Gomez, also 20, is a rawer version of Milledge, but thought of just as highly. And 17-year-old Fernando Martinez,
signed for $1.4 million last summer, is hitting .333 at low-A
Hagerstown despite being the youngest player in any organization on a
full-season minor-league team.
Rubin gives updates on some other notable folks in the Mets minor league system including Mike Pelfrey, Henry Owens, Chris Shelton, Willie Callazo, Evan Maclane..
Heres a list of the organizations leaders…
Average: Lastings Milledge, Norfolk, .396; Brett Harper, Binghamton,
.382; Jorge Padilla, Binghamton, .367; Corey Coles, St. Lucie, .340;
Fernando Martinez, Hagerstown, .333.
HR: Nick Evans, Hagerstown, 3; Jorge Padilla, Binghamton, 3.
RBI: Bobby Malek, Binghamton, 11; Nick Evans, Hagerstown, 10; Jorge Padilla, Binghamton, 10.
Steals: Carlos Gomez, Binghamton, 9; Ambiorix Concepcion, St. Lucie, 7; Lastings Milledge, Norfolk, 4.
Wins: Willie Collazo, Binghamton, 2; Evan MacLane, Binghamton, 2;
Jonathan Niese, Hagerstown, 2; Marcelo Perez, Hagerstown, 2; Kevin
Tomasiewicz, Hagerstown, 2.
ERA: Carlos Muniz, St. Lucie, 0.00; Alay Soler, St. Lucie, 0.60;
Orlando Roman, Binghamton, 0.93; Eddie Camacho, Binghamton, 0.96.
Strikeouts: Henry Owens, Binghamton, 21; Mike Pelfrey, St. Lucie, 18; Alay Soler, St. Lucie, 17.
Saves: Carlos Muniz, St. Lucie, 4; Henry Owens, Binghamton, 4; Heath Bell, Norfolk, 3.
Check it the entire article here.
Sphere: Related ContentFrom Baseball America…
ORG LVL PLAYERS AB R H BI AVG
NYM AAA Milledge, Lastings CF …… 2 1 2 1 .357 - HR (1), 2B, CS,
2 BB; off to .357/.451/.595 start
NYM AA Gomez, Carlos CF ……….. 4 1 1 0 .191 - SB (8)
NYM AA Harper, Brett 1B ……….. 4 1 3 2 .421 - 2B (6)
NYM HiA Concepcion, Ambiorix CF …. 6 3 4 1 .311 - 2 2B, CS
NYM HiA Flores, Jesus C ………… 5 3 4 2 .270 - 3 2B
————————- Pitchers ———————–
ORG LVL PITCHERS IP H R ER BB SO ERA
FLA AAA Petit, Yusmeiro ……….. 5.1 9 6 6 3 3 3.86 - 3 HR,
but 9-to-2 groundouts to flyouts
NYM HiA Soler, Alay …………… 5.0 3 1 1 1 6 0.60 - W
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