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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Twins could be receiving catcher Drew Butera and outfielder Dustin Martin from the Mets in the Luis Castillo trade. Rotoworld.com |
To give an idea of where these guys were on the organizational chart, well, heres John Sickel's estimation during Spring Training:
1. Fernando Martinez, OF, A- (tools and youth, just needs refinement)
2. Mike Pelfrey, RHP, Grade A- (I think the breaking pitch problem is overblown. He had a good one in college and I think he'll find it again. I am sticking with my guns on this one)
3. Phil Humber, RHP, B+ (Many prefer him over Pelfrey, I like both)
4. Carlos Gomez, OF, B (great tools, but I'm not sure about his power)
5. Jon Niese, LHP, B- (projectable lefty is a personal favorite)
6. Deolis Guerra, RHP, B- (live arm, a long way away)
7. Kevin Mulvey, RHP, B- (accidently left off first list)
8. Joe Smith, RHP, B- (impressive reliever could advance fast)
9. Mike Carp, 1B, B- (developing power bat to watch)
10. Alay Soler, RHP, C+ (Cuban defector looks better as a reliever to me than a starter)
11. Adam Bostick, LHP, C+ (acquired from the Marlins, good breaking ball)
12. Josh Stinson, RHP, C+ (interesting arm but another guy who will need time)
13. Sean Henry, OF, C+ (toolsy, skills may be developing)
14. Mike Devany, RHP, C (looks like a utility pitcher to me)
15. Nick Evans, 3B, C (making slow progress)
16. Shawn Bowman, 3B, C (back injuries two years in a row)
17. Michel Abreu, 1B, C (good stats, but how old is he? 26? 31? 52?)
18. Stephen Holmes, RHP, C (intriguing arm from '06 draft)
19. Tobi Stoner, RHP, C (control artist dominated New York-Penn League)
20. Brandon Nall, RHP, C (good numbers but old for the level)
21. Dustin Martin, OF, C (hit .315 in the NY-P but strikes out a lot)MinorLeagueBall.com
And on top of all of that, the Mets basically threw organizational filler at a rental
plus a first round pick when they let Castillo go at the end of the season? I can't help but think that this deal is a steal.