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Akeel Morris

Frayed Knot Jun 14 2015 08:56 PM

As per breaking news from the 'Mets Roster' thread, the Mets are apparently ready to call up 22 y/o Akeel Morris [u:27vvoxrg]from A+ Post St Lucie[/u:27vvoxrg] to bolster the bullpen. A 10th round draft pick in 2010 from St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, ya gotta like [u:27vvoxrg]44 Ks and 10 hits allowed in 31 IP[/u:27vvoxrg] although the 14 walks should give pause (or paws ... but not applause). Also had a 0.63 ERA over 57 IP in low-A Savannah last year. Was already on the 40 man roster which partially explains the seemingly out of LF move and should require the least amount of paperwork to promote.

MFS62 Jun 15 2015 07:48 AM Re: Akeel Morris

With a series with the good hitting Jays coming up, and the having used up lots of relievers in the last two games, the extra arm can't hurt. I was waiting for the Mets to promote him, just didn't think they'd promote him this far this fast. Later

Lefty Specialist Jun 15 2015 08:13 AM Re: Akeel Morris

That's quite a jump. Hope he doesn't get shell-shocked against those Toronto boppers.

Gwreck Jun 15 2015 12:20 PM Re: Akeel Morris

I can't find any reference to the corresponding roster move that's being made.

d'Kong76 Jun 15 2015 12:33 PM Re: Akeel Morris

Doesn't seem they made an announcement yet... weird.

Ceetar Jun 15 2015 12:39 PM Re: Akeel Morris

Is on his way to New York and is expected to be activated tonight...Morris, 22, will wear #64...A corresponding roster move will be made...Morris, a native of St. Thomas, would be the 12th player born in the Virgin Islands to appear in the majors, including original Met Joe Christopher...

Lefty Specialist Jun 15 2015 01:07 PM Re: Akeel Morris

Loved her in that Spelling Bee movie with Laurence Fishburne.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 15 2015 01:21 PM Re: Akeel Morris

Forecast: Mostly ROOGY, with occasional stormy sprinkles