New York Mets Transitioning Prospect Wilmer Flores Off of Shortstop

By now a lot of New York Mets fans are familiar with infield prospect Wilmer Flores.  Ranked No. 2 in 2011, Wilmer Flores will probably fall a couple of pegs due – at least partially – to the emergence of Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler and Jeurys Familia.  Even though some improved offensive numbers might be the biggest hope for the 20 year old infielder in 2012, a more immediate concern might be how well he makes the transition from shortstop to third base.  It’s not only the fact that he’s listed at 6’3″ 175 (there have been a number of tall shortstops to play the game and play it at a high level), but it’s the fact that he doesn’t have the quickness and range to excel at the position at the Major League level.  His hands and arm strength should work well at third base though and even though his range will continue to diminish as he continues to grow into his frame, it won’t be as much of a detriment at the hot corner. As I mentione...