He is supposedly a big chip the Sox want in this Manny deal..Ive read some stats and a few snipits, he seems like hte Mets no. 1 prospect. Does anyone know anything else about him that they could give me?

 

Thanks in advance.

A superb athlete with plate discipline

Background: Baseball is in Milledge?s blood. His father Tony Sr. was the Cardinals? third-round pick in the secondary phase of the January 1973 draft and played one year in Rookie ball. Lastings? older brothers Anthony and Tony Jr. also played professionally, though neither made it out of Class A. That won?t be a problem for Milledge, who projected as a future first-round pick since he was a high school sophomore. New York was able to get him with the 12th overall pick in 2003 because of his mixed success with wood bats, a rumored high price tag and allegations of improper sexual conduct?none of which was ever substantiated. The Mets say he has been a solid citizen since signing for $2.075 million, the second-highest bonus in club history. Milledge missed the first month of the 2004 season after breaking a finger when he was hit by a pitch during bunting drills in spring training. Once he returned, he quickly showed all of the tools the Mets have been salivating about. Though he struggled after a promotion to high Class A St. Lucie and returned to low Class A Capital City to help the Bombers? playoff run, he showed signs of being able to adjust and his effort never wavered.

 

Strengths: Milledge?s bat speed is exceptional, giving him the ability to wait on pitches and drive them to all fields. He already has above-average power and should be a No. 3 hitter in the majors. He?s most comfortable roping line drives to the gaps, but he can also bounce balls off of light towers on occasion. Since he?s an above-average runner (4.1 seconds from the right side of the plate to first base), he also has the ability to serve as a tablesetter. He batted almost exclusively out of the leadoff spot last season. His speed, range and arm strength make him the best defensive outfielder in the system. Milledge?s all-around tools compare favorably to those of anyone in the minors, and he has delivered production to go along with his potential.

 

Weaknesses: Milledge covers plenty of ground in center field, but he still needs to improve his jumps. He also had trouble going back on balls in 2004. If he?s blocked in center by Mike Cameron, he could handle a move to right field. While he has plenty of speed and has succeeded on 31 of his 40 pro steal attempts, Milledge needs to take more chances on the bases. On the other hand, he?s sometimes too aggressive at the plate. His exceptional bat speed keeps him from being a 100-strikeout guy, but he doesn?t work counts particularly well and he doesn?t draw a lot of walks.

 

The Future: Milledge?s first full season was everything the Mets had hoped for. He?ll return to high Class A to start 2005 but should reach Double-A Binghamton before too long. In an organization that promoted one potential all-star (David Wright) and traded another away (Scott Kazmir) in the second half of the 2004 season, Milledge could move quickly. There isn?t another player in the system whose ceiling approaches his.

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He plays for Albuquerque

He plays for Albuquerque

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He would of replaced Damon next year. Whom is a FA expected to go elsewhere for big bucks.

He would of replaced Damon next year. Whom is a FA expected to go elsewhere for big bucks.

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Who will give bigger bucks than the Sox? I'm pretty sure he said he wont play for the Yankees.

He would of replaced Damon next year. Whom is a FA expected to go elsewhere for big bucks.

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Who will give bigger bucks than the Sox? I'm pretty sure he said he wont play for the Yankees.

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The Red Sox will not be re-signing Damon, and they shouldnt for what he is going to ask for.

He's only a 4.5 star spect as an RF.