More Mets Magic...

[Hornsby]

Once upon a time, you could have gotten a major player for this guy...now he's cut by the Mets. I can only see him going on to major success for another team, based on recent Met decisions...

One-time top prospect Fernando Martinez as well as left-hander Daniel Herrera may be in their final days with the organization. A source told ESPNNewYork.com that both players are on waivers to clear the roster spots for Scott Hairston and Ronny Cedeno.

Martinez, 23, has faded as a prospect because of continual leg injuries. Even when healthy, an arthritic knee limits his mobility in the outfield. If Martinez clears waivers, the Mets can option him to Triple-A Buffalo. But Martinez's reputation could prompt another team to claim him at least to take a shot.

Martinez hit .227 in 11 games with the Mets last season. He hit .260 with eight homers and 30 RBIs in 223 at-bats at Triple-A Buffalo.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/37452/source-f-mart-herrera-on-way-out

[Grinch]

They said that about Milledge too.......

[Erik]

Alex Escobar, Lastings Milledge, Fernando Martinez... I'm never drafting another Mets OF prospect again.

[revo]

it appears as if he's been claimed by the Astros.

[willthethrill]

it appears as if he's been claimed by the Astros.

Nice job by them. He'll be one of their top prospects.

[Grinch]

Nice job by them. He'll be their top prospect.

Fixed

[umjewman]

Once upon a time, you could have gotten a major player for this guy...now he's cut by the Mets. I can only see him going on to major success for another team, based on recent Met decisions...



http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/met...era-on-way-out

They cut him so they could make room for Ronny Cedeno - they did get a major player for him. What are you smoking?

[swampdragon]

Batting 3rd for the Astros today