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Any chance Zack Wheeler gets the call BEFORE Matt Harvey?
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jumbojohnny
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I have been following Harvey's potenial call up as it unfolds...In my opinion - No.
The Mets have made mention that Wheeler could be called next month, but Harvey has a chance to start Saturday against the Dodgers. They plan to make a decision based on Harvey's perfomance Monday night.
The Mets have made mention that Wheeler could be called next month, but Harvey has a chance to start Saturday against the Dodgers. They plan to make a decision based on Harvey's perfomance Monday night.
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As a Mets fan, I'd personally love to see Wheeler before Harvey. Harvey didn't even come close to dominating AA like Wheeler has.
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Why would they make a call up decision based off one start? That makes no sense.
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Its not off of one start. They have been watching him closely since Mike Pelfrey went down injured. The Mets are using this game to determine wether or not he is ready to come up. Harvey's next start will be an audition for Saturday night agains the Dodgers.
http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2012/07/mets_prospect_matt_harvey_face.html
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/m...a-injured-matt-harvey-may-start-next-saturday
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/51281/tc-choice-down-to-harvey-or-batista
more on google...
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That's dumb to say that. He has been solid all year and if he just happens to have a bad game before he is called up, it's off. Yeah, cause pitchers never have bad games.
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This game is important for multiple reasons. 1. It's being televised on SNY, the Mets broadcast channel. 2. The Mets are off, and as the papers have been writing, Mets fans will tune in and watch it. 3. It'll put him on regular rest and have him ready for Saturday.
I think it's more of a mental tryout.
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TC praises Wheeler ... but says no way
July, 15, 2012
JUL 15
11:31
AM ET
By Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com
ATLANTA -- As Terry Collins wrapped up Sunday's pregame press conference at Turner Field, he asked reporters with amusement why there had been no questions about top prospect Zack Wheeler.
After all, Wheeler had tossed a six-hit shutout Saturday night for Double-A Binghamton against Erie. And the Mets need a starter next Saturday to fill Dillon Gee's rotation spot.
Collins went on to say there was no consideration to using Wheeler against the Dodgers at Citi Field, even though Wheeler is polished right now and may be more major league ready than Matt Harvey. The start will go to either Harvey, who will be scrutinized during Monday's Triple-A Buffalo start against Toledo, or Miguel Batista.
Wheeler, meanwhile, is now 9-4 with a 2.39 ERA in 16 starts for the B-Mets. He has allowed 72 hits and only one homer in 101 2/3 innings while walking 36.
Wheeler's ERA ranks second in the Eastern League, trailing only Richmond's Chris Heston (2.24). His nine wins, 95 strikeouts and 1.06 WHIP also lead, or are tied for, the league lead.
Wheeler undoubtedly will be moved to Buffalo imminently, potentially even taking over Harvey's rotation spot if the 2010 first-round pick is promoted.
A scout who has watched the 22-year-old Wheeler twice this season says he is better than Josh Beckett at the same age. And Beckett already was up with the Marlins at that age.
Can Wheeler get major league hitters out now? "Yeah," the scout said. "That's a clown question."
Collins was told by minor league personnel about Wheeler's start last night: "They said the best command he's had."
TC praises Wheeler ... but says no way
July, 15, 2012
JUL 15
11:31
AM ET
By Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com
ATLANTA -- As Terry Collins wrapped up Sunday's pregame press conference at Turner Field, he asked reporters with amusement why there had been no questions about top prospect Zack Wheeler.
After all, Wheeler had tossed a six-hit shutout Saturday night for Double-A Binghamton against Erie. And the Mets need a starter next Saturday to fill Dillon Gee's rotation spot.
Collins went on to say there was no consideration to using Wheeler against the Dodgers at Citi Field, even though Wheeler is polished right now and may be more major league ready than Matt Harvey. The start will go to either Harvey, who will be scrutinized during Monday's Triple-A Buffalo start against Toledo, or Miguel Batista.
Wheeler, meanwhile, is now 9-4 with a 2.39 ERA in 16 starts for the B-Mets. He has allowed 72 hits and only one homer in 101 2/3 innings while walking 36.
Wheeler's ERA ranks second in the Eastern League, trailing only Richmond's Chris Heston (2.24). His nine wins, 95 strikeouts and 1.06 WHIP also lead, or are tied for, the league lead.
Wheeler undoubtedly will be moved to Buffalo imminently, potentially even taking over Harvey's rotation spot if the 2010 first-round pick is promoted.
A scout who has watched the 22-year-old Wheeler twice this season says he is better than Josh Beckett at the same age. And Beckett already was up with the Marlins at that age.
Can Wheeler get major league hitters out now? "Yeah," the scout said. "That's a clown question."
Collins was told by minor league personnel about Wheeler's start last night: "They said the best command he's had."
Hallsgator
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So Wheeler is more Major League ready, but they aren't going to call him up.
The Mets have a funny way of doing business.
The Mets have a funny way of doing business.
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