Solar Sox

[Guest Edgy DC]

The Mets prospects in the Arizona Fall League are being assigned to the Mesa Solar Sox this season. I think they played for Grand Canyon and Peoria in recent seasons. This year's assignees include:

Pitchers:
Phil Humber
Joe Smith

Infielders:
Michel Abreu

Outfielders:
Fernando Martinez

Trainers:
Ruben Barrera

Martinez's assignment is further indication of how hard the Mets are willing to push their top prospects, as he's currently looking over his head (.197 / .235 / .421 // .656 in 76 at-bats) at St. Lucie.

[MFS62]

Abreu is 31 years old, according to the Binghamton roster. I believe this is his first year of US baseball. (Was he a Cuban refugee?) He has been hitting well at AA, with some power.

Maybe the Mets are preparing him to take over the Julio Franco, old-guy, backup first baseman, righty pinch hitter, roster spot when Franco's contract expires after next year.

Joe Smith is on the fast track too,eh?

Later

[Guest OlerudOwned]

Frankly, I'm curious as to what solar socks are.

[seawolf17]

And they're obviously grooming Barrera to replace Ray Ramirez, who's going to get lot in arbitration this winter.