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MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 2)

MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 2)

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 5 minutesClick here for picks 1 – 14. In collaboration with Scott Sandulli 15. Philadelphia Phillies – Mick Abel, RHP, Jesuit HS (Oregon) Grade: A Player Comp: Jack Flaherty Analysis: Abel’s live arm ranks him as the 11th best draft prospect, according to MLB.com. His fastball and curveball combination is among the elite in this class. Abel also features an impactful changeup. The Oregon highschool prep has a similar windup as Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg. There is plenty to be excited about in the near future for Abel. Philadelphia recieves great value at this selection with Abel. 16. Chicago...

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With Zack Wheeler Gone, Where Does this Leave the Mets?

With Zack Wheeler Gone, Where Does this Leave the Mets?

Posted by | Dec 4, 2019 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesZack Wheeler is moving on from the Big Apple to go join the Mets’ rival in Philadelphia. Ken Rosenthal reports that the Phillies have signed Wheeler to a 5 year contract worth $118 million. Wheeler is 29 and has only pitched 750 innings. Wheeler was acquired by the Mets in 2013 for current manager Carlos Beltran, and has pitched his entire major league career for the Mets. The Mets were expected to be in on him, but did not have enough money to retain his services. Despite the Phillies signing the righty; the Mets do receive...

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