NEW YORK -- For a dozen of the Mets' most promising prospects, Monday was a reward. The recipients of the organization's annual Sterling Awards, prospects including Dominic Smith and Gavin Cecchini, came to Citi Field, met with current Mets players and personnel and took batting practice on the field.
For the 13th winner, however, the experience was different. Outfielder Michael Conforto needed only to rise from his chair in the clubhouse, step away from the locker with his nameplate on it and move down the hall to accept his award.
"It's been an incredible year in this organization," said Conforto, the Mets' Sterling Player of the Year.