Tag: Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez “advanced” with defensive capabilities

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Port St. Lucy – Francisco Alvarez’s racket will ultimately be the biggest factor in his ascent through the Mets’ farm system, but the organization would also like to see 20-year-old Musk strides behind the board. “His defense has evolved the way we thought it would be, and yet there are places he needs to develop,” Mets director of player development Kevin Howard said Monday. “In terms of his age and what’s expected he’s way ahead of the schedule with all his defence.” Howard was asked what specifically Alvarez needs to…

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Francisco Alvarez has a major goal in the Mets league

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Port St. Lucy – Francisco Alvarez won’t turn 20 until the end of next season, at which time he’s hoping he’s already played his first major league game for the Mets. The catcher, the organization’s top potential player, revealed his goal for the season on Friday before rehearsing at the minor league camp. “Make it up to the adults,” Alvarez said through an interpreter. “That’s the goal this year.” Alvarez, the tenth-place finisher in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, must show his willingness behind the plate if he’s going to…

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