Where are they now? 2012 Brooklyn Cyclones

The 2012 Cyclones could be the best team that Brooklyn has put on the field in recent years. In 2012 the Cyclones had two 2012 1st rd picks and one 2011 1st rd pick.
The Cyclones were managed by Rich Donnelly and finished the season 45-31 in 2nd place in the McNamara Division. They lost to the Hudson Valley Renegades in the Semifinals

The team has the following players in 2012
Rich Donnelly, Rich was the Cyclones Manager in 2012. Rich as a player was drafted in the 9th rd in 1967 by the Yankees. Rich did not sign with the Yankees and signed as a free agent in 1968 by the Twins and retired after spending 4 seasons in the minor leagues. Rich has managed and coached at all levels and was a coach with the Mariners in 2015.
Bobby Malek, Bobby was the hittiing coach in 2012 and as a player Bobby was drafted in the 4th rd in 2002 by the Mets and spent 6 of 7 years in the minor playing in the Mets System. Reaching as high as AAA. Bobby spent part of the 2008 season playing in AA in the Dodgers system before retiring as a player
Nelfi Zapata, Nelfi was a 19th rd pick in 2009 by the Mets. Nelfi played in the Mets system until he was released in July. He then signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League
Kevin Plawecki, Kevin was a 1st rd pick, 35th overall in the 2012 by the Mets. Kevin moved thru the Mets system rather quickly. Kevin is on the Mets 2015 post season roster and will be the back up catcher in the World Series.
Brandon Nimmo, Brandon was a 1st rd pick, 13th overall in the 2011 by the Mets. Brandon split the 2015 season between AA and AAA. Brandon is ranked 2nd in the Prospect watch for the Mets and System and 72nd in the MLB Topp 100 Prospects. Brandon is also ranked 72nd in the MLB Top 100 Prospects
Jorge Rivero, Jorge signed as a free agent with the Mets in 2011 and played in the Mets system till the end of the 2011 season.
Jeff Reynolds, Jeff was a 38th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and played just 2 seasons before being released.
Richie Rodriquez, Richie was a 9th rd pick in 2012 and played just 2 seasons before being released.
Juan Gamboa, Juan signed as a free agent in 2010 by the Mets. Juan played in the Mets system till 2013 and is now playing baseball in his home country of Mexico
Cole Frenzel, played with the 2011 Cyclones
Phillip Evans, Phil was a 15th rd pick in 2011 by the Mets and is currently still in the Mets system. Phil spent the 2015 season in Advanced A, Port St. Lucie
Jonathan Clark, Jonathan was a 17th rd pick in 2011 by the Mets and played in the Mets system till his release in 2013. Jonathan reached as high as Advanced A, Port St. Lucie
Matt Koch, Matt was a 3rd rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and pitched in the Mets system till late this season when the Mets sent him to the D-Backs as part of the Addison Reed trade.
Robert Whalen, Robert was a 12th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and pitched in the Mets system till ;ate this season when the Mets traded him along with Matt Koch to the D-Backs for Addison Reed
Tyler Vanderheiden, Tyler was a 19th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and pitched in the Mets system till his release at the end of the 2014 season.
Stephan Sabol, Stephan was a 17th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is currently still playing the in the Mets system. Stephan split the 2015 season between Mid Level and Advanced A, Savannah and Port St. Lucie
Jayce Boyd, Jayce was a 6th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is currently still playing in the Mets system. Jayce split the 2015 season between AA and AAA and is ranked 28th in the Mets Top 30 prospects
Tim Peterson, Tim was a 20th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is currently still pitching in the Mets system. Spent the 2015 season in Mid Level A, Savannah
David Wynn, David signed as a free agent in 2012 by the Mets. David pitched 2 season in the Mets system before getting released and has pitched in numerous differtent Indy Leagues since his release.
Alexander Sanchez, Alex signed as a free agent in 2009 by the Mets and played 5 seasons in the Mets system until his release in 2013
Dimas Ponce, Dimas signed as a free agent in 2008 by the Mets and played 7 seasons in the Mets system until his release in 2014
Ernesto Yanez, Ernesto signed as a free agent in 2009 by the Mets and pitched 4 seasons in the Mets system until his release in 2012
Beck Wheeler, Beck signed as a free agent in 2011 and is currently still pitching in the Mets system. Beck spent the 2015 season in AA, Binghamton
John Mincone, John was a 11th rd pick in 2009 by the Cubs. John was released by the Cubs after the 2010 season and he spent 2011 season in the Indy Leagues before the Mets signed him as a free agent. John pitched in the Mets system till he retired during the 2015 season while in AA, Binghamton. John is also from Long Island and was 1 of 5 to be drafted out of Suffolk Community College
Gabriel Ynoa, Gabe signed as a free agent in 2010 by the Mets and is currently still pitching in the Mets system and spent the 2015 season in AA, Binghamton. Gabe is ranked 8th in the Mets Top 30m Prospects.
Hansel Robles, Hansel signed as a free agent in 2009 by the Mets and has pitched his way thru the Mets system was promoted to the Big Leagues early in the 2015 season and is on the World Series Roster
Paul Sewald, Paul was a 10th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is currently still pitching in the Met system. Paul spent the 2015 season in AA, Binghamton
Luis Mateo, Luis signed as a free agent in 2011 by the Mets and is currently still pitching in the Mets system and spent most of the 2015 season injured. But, did pitch in GCL, Brooklyn and Savannah
Jeff Glenn, Jeff was a 9th rd pick in 2009 by the Mets. Jeff plyed till his release at the end the 2015 season.
Logan Taylor, Logan was a 11th rd pick in 2012 and is currently still pitching in the Met system. Logan spent the 2015 season in Advanced A, Port St. Lucie
Craig Hansen, Craig was a 1st rd pick, 26th overall in 2005 by the Red Sox. Craig pitched in only 10 games in the minor leagues before being promoted to the Big Leagues and pjtching in 4 games for the Red Sox. Craig traded to the Pirates during the 2008 season and missed the 2011 season due to injury and was released. He signed with the Mets in 2012 and pitched in 7 games between Brooklyn and Savannh. Craig has since retired. Craig is also from Long Island. His younger brother was a 6th rd pick in 2012 by the White Sox
Julio Concepcion, Julio signed as a free agent in 2007 by the Mets and was traded to the Angels during the 2013 season. Julio left baseball after the 2013 season.
Luis Cessa, Luis signed as a free agent in 2011 by the Mets and was sent to the Tigers as part of the Yoenis Cespedes trade.
Rainy Lara, Rainy signed as a free agent in 2010 by the Mets and is currently still pitching in the Mets system. Rainy split the 2015 season between AA, Binghamton and AAA Las Vegas
Dawrin Frias, Dawrin signed as a free agent in 2009 by the Mets. Dawrin was sent to the A's for Tyler Clippard
Brandon Welch, Brandon was a 5th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is still currently in the Mets system
Jake Kuebler, Jake was a 17th rd pick in 2008 by the Royals as an infielder and was released after the 2012 season. Jake signed as a free agent in 2013 and decided to become a pitcher and is still in the Mets system. Jake spent the 2015 season Advanced A, Port St. Lucie
Julian Hilario, Julian signed as a free agent in 2010 by the Mets and was recently released by the Mets and had spent the 2015 season between Port St. Lucie and Binghamton
Matt Bowman, Matt was a 13th rd pick in 2012 by the Mets and is still pitching in the Mets system. Matt spent the 2015 season pitching in Las Vegas and is currently ranked 19th in the Mets Top 30 prospects
Maikis De La Cruz, Maikis signed as a free agent in 2011 by the Mets and is still in the Mets system and spent the 2015 season  Port St. Lucie.
Gavin Cecchini, Gsvin was a 1st rd pick, 12th overall in 2012 by the Mets. Gavin is still currently in the Mets system and ranked 4th in the Mets Top 30 prospects.Gavin spent the 2015 season in AA, Binghamton. Gavin's older brother, Garin is currently in the Red Sox system.

Johan Santana rehabbed with the Cyclones in 2012 and pitched in 3 innings.

In my opinion unlike past Cyclones teams, this team is full of Major League Potential. Other than the players who have already made their Big League Debut, Robles & Plawecki. I believe Gavin Cecchini, Brandon Nimmo, Jayce Boyd, Matt Bowman and Gabriel Ynoa will be in the Majors in the next year or so. With fringe players like Rainy Lara and Beck Wheeler are also possible Major Leaguers.


Today the Mets and Royals will be opening the 2015 World Series in Kansas City with two former 2012 Cyclones on the roster. This says alot about the 2012 Cyclones.

Lets go Mets!!!!! Bring Home another Ring


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