As the Mets sink deeper in the NL East, general manager Omar Minaya grows increasingly desperate. Local media continues to badger him with questions concerning manager Jerry Manuel’s future, and the time to make a trade is waning. With coveted pieces, namely Cliff Lee and Dan Haren, out of the picture, Minaya looks to supplement a lackluster roster with youth from the farm system, which already produced starting first baseman Ike Davis, to hopefully catch the streaking Braves.
Historically, the Mets organization has been synonymous with catchers. Names, such as Joe Torre, Gary Carter, and Mike Piazza, all have been ingrained with the success of the franchise. The Mets hope Josh Thole (left) can add his name to the list. A 13th round draft pick in 2005, he entered professional baseball unknown to many. He lacked the innate baseball talent of fellow former top prospect, Joe Mauer, and Thole had not dominated the amateur ranks. Four years later, however, he has developed into one of the minor league’s best hitters. Although Thole is not in the Ted Williams mold, in terms of prowess at the plate, he possesses a knack for getting on base. Of course, walks are a speciality of the Breese, IL native. Read More→
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