“Juan Urbina, who has a slender 6-foot-1 frame, throws an 88-89 mph fastball that some scouts say has touched 90-91. With a loose arm and a projectable body, Urbina’a fastball projects as a future plus if not plus-plus pitch. Urbina also has a curveball that could be a future plus offering, with a smooth delivery and a clean follow-through.

One scout called Urbina the best lefthanded pitcher he has seen in Venezuela in the last five years, high praise for a country that produced Martin Perez of the Rangers. Scouts say the Mets are the frontrunners to sign Urbina, whose father is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence in Venezuela for attempted murder. Ugueth Urbina was convicted in March 2007 for the 2005 incident in which he attacked five workers on his farm with a machete and poured gasoline on them.”

At least with Mejia/Holt/Tejada, you still won’t lack for interesting subjects. Hopefully you get the chance to see both kids pitch.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=1327

Is there anything on this kid?

Toby, any word on Jose Sanchez, who has been out a month now, or Sal Aguilar who has been on the DL all year? The B-Mets could really use some added arms.