The Chicago Cubs season has not gone close to how the team hoped it would. As a result of their struggles, the Cubs September call-ups may get a decent amount of playing time in September.With the Cubs looking for a new general manager, a strong September performance could put a prospect in a good position to make the Opening Day roster next year.Begin Slideshow
Last week I took a look at some of they best young sluggers who could make an impact in the majors next season. This week it's time to take a look at some young pitchers that could put up impressive numbers in the big leagues this year.Some of the players that will be listed made short appearances in the majors last year. Others are prospects who may finally be ready to get their shot in the major leagues.Begin Slideshow
With the Mets having lost the Cliff Lee sweepstakes, they still are in need of another starting pitcher. Losing the last two games to the Braves and falling to five games out of first place and two back in the wild card race have made this need even more obvious.
Names that have recently come up in connection to the Mets include Ted Lilly, Fausto Carmona, Jake Westbrook, and Dan Haren. However, all of these players come at a price.
A popular name that is being thrown around as a player who the Mets would ...
It is becoming more and more apparent that the New York Mets will not be able to acquire Cliff Lee. While they were already bidding against the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers, it now appears that the New York Yankees have jumped into the mix as well.
The Yankees are rumored as the favorites to land Lee.
It is believed that the Mariners are going to accept the Yankees deal, which is built around catching prospect Jesus Montero, which means that the Mets will need to look elsewhere for pitching.
The Mets do not need to look ...
It has begun to become more and more apparent that the New York Mets will not be able to acquire Cliff Lee.
While they were already bidding against the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers, it now appears that the New York Yankees have jumped into the bidding as well.
The Yankees are rumored favorites to land Lee. It is believed that the Mariners are going to accept the Yankees' deal built around catching prospect Jesus Montero, which means that the Mets will need to look elsewhere for pitching.
The Mets do not need to look any ...
