Q&A with Brooklyn Manager Pedro Lopez

In this exclusive Q&A session, Brooklyn Cyclones manager Pedro Lopez sits down with InsidePitchMagazine.com to talk about many of his players that figure to make the upcoming Top 50 Prospects list. Where does he think Richard Lucas can take his game? What does he like about Robbie Shields? How does his strong starting rotation stack up? Look inside for the answers to those questions and more.   Full Story

It has been a very tough two years for shortstop Matt Bouchard. His 2008 season was wiped out by injury and he faced the same fate this past season. The third year shortstop has fought injuries throughout his career to date, but that has not slowed his determination to get back to the field and demonstrate the tools that keep him one of the more highly regarded infielders in the organization.   Full Story

BROOKLYN, NY - The Cyclones have had a history of success since their inception, but the 2009 edition is currently riding a club record hot streak to begin the season. Heading into Wednesday's action, the Cyclones have won ten games in a row and the momentum has shown no signs of slowing down.   Full Story

InsidePitchMagazine.com brings exclusive video of a number of St. Lucie prospects. Inside, find video of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Matt Bouchard, Francisco Pena, Nick Carr, Carlos Guzman and Brahiam Maldonado.   Full Story

MANCHESTER, NH – It started off at a blistering pace, but Friday night’s contest between Binghamton and the New Hampshire FisherCats developed into an extra-inning battle with the B-Mets emerging victorious after 13 innings. The B-Mets got off to a slow start, but one big positive to come out of the game was the effectiveness and stamina of new starter Ryan Coultas.   Full Story

The depth at the shortstop position has created a log jam at the higher levels of the farm. At this point, it may force one or two shortstops to be open to change and for Matt Bouchard, that change looks likely in 2009. Though he possesses strong skills at the position, Bouchard is open to alternatives and the benefits that come with them.   Full Story

PORT ST. LUCIE – The collection of names on the 40-man roster currently involved in the World Baseball Classic have opened opportunities for prospects to see time in big league exhibition games. Sunday’s games involved split-squad action, but it was otherwise an average Sunday at the Mets complex with everyone getting final work in before the action in minor league camp picks up mid-week.   Full Story

As InsidePitchMagazine.com continues its rankings of specific tools, we turn to the position players and look at those with the best speed in the system. This list is not necessarily just about stolen base ability, but overall speed both on the bases and in the field. Here is a look at the top ten speed threats in the system.   Full Story

DaShonte Riley, a former Georgetown pledge, has a new list. This coming weekend he'll visit a Big East school and has options on both coasts and a few schools in between.   Full Story

Injury prevented expected movement up the system for Matt Bouchard, the Mets’ 11th round selection in the 2007 draft. Though the numbers have yet to come together, Bouchard skills and athleticism make him one of the favored shortstops within the organization. Now it is a matter of him staying on the field for an entire season.   Full Story

DaShonte Riley, a 6-foot-10, 220-pound center, recently became one of the best available big men and he's heard from a handful of schools since reopening his recruitment.   Full Story

Matt Bouchard, the Mets’ 11th round pick in the 2007 Draft, had a lot of momentum behind him as he entered the 2008 season. He began the year in Savannah with a good chance of moving up the ladder, but an injury besieged his season and prevented him from performing the way many in the organization believe he can. Now, he looks ahead to next season when he hopes to reassemble his strengths.   Full Story

Here is the fourth installment of InsidePitchMagazine.com’s look at last year’s Top 50 Prospects. As noted in previous segments, we take a look at each prospect’s season with analysis on the outcome of his year. Part IV takes a look at the group just outside the top ten, a bunch filled with many movers whether their moves were positive or negative.   Full Story

The twists and turns of Patrick Ewing, Jr.'s basketball career hit the right NBA destination when the Georgetown star was traded to the New York Knicks on Friday. Just in time for his dad's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next weekend.   Full Story

Here is a full transcript of the Jason Taylor Press Conference.   Full Story

The trade of Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins is being hailed as a master stroke by many in the national and local media.   Full Story

See what Zorn, Portis, Campbell, Washington and Griffin had to say after Day 1 of Training Camp.   Full Story

The Redskins suffer a bit of bad luck on camp's first day as they lose three players to injury.   Full Story

Matt Bouchard, the Savannah Sand Gnats shortstop who was selected in the 11th round of the 2007 amateur draft, arrived on the organization’s South Atlantic League roster with hopes of infusing leadership despite being just 21 years old. With the young crop of shortstops across the farm, Bouchard has seized the opportunity to be a guiding force on a young squad.   Full Story

DaShonte Riley, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound center from Beverly Hills (Mich.) Detroit Country Day who had gotten early recruiting interest, has committed to Georgetown, according to Scout.com's Evan Daniels. Riley visited Georgetown last weekend.    Full Story

DaShonte Riley, who is ranked No. 15 overall in the 2009 class, ended his recruitment. Riley plans to lace them up in the Big East conference.   Full Story

Chat Transcript. Read Adam Caplan's shocking statements about Colt Brennan, Malcolm Kelly and many other Redskin draft picks.   Full Story

The 2008 edition of the Mets’ South Atlantic League affiliate is filled with young players who return to the team for a second time, and new faces selected high on the 2007 draft board and promoted from the Gulf Coast League and Brooklyn. This year’s edition of the Sand Gnats provide many reasons to be excited.   Full Story

During his rookie season in Brooklyn, Matt Bouchard made quite an impression within the organization as he demonstrated sound mechanics both at the plate and in the field. His stock quickly rose even after one short-season of ball, and now he enters his first Spring Training with high hopes after pushing his physical limits during off-season training.   Full Story

Orlando played with heart and desperation in the second half of their 109-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets Wednesday evening at the Amway Arena. We are now going to examine what the Magic did right to earn their victory.    Full Story