Mar
15
2011

Mets Notes: Jenrry Mejia Optioned To Minors

An article by Craig Lerner

MEJIA TO MINORS

The Mets announced via Twitter that they have optioned RHP Jenrry Mejia to minor league camp. They now have 22 pitchers in camp which includes 7 non-roster invitations.

REAR VIEW MIRROR:

First things first, according to Andy McCullough of NJ.com, Ike Davis is fine after being involved in a car accident this afternoon.

Ike Davis said he was not injured after being involved in a minor car accident on US-1 here on Monday afternoon. He was rear-ended as he drove to go fishing on the team’s off-day. His car was still “fine,” Davis said.

Be careful out there Ike.

HU IS NOT ON SECOND:

Regarding the whole Luis Hernandez/second base thing, no denials yest from the Mets who usually jump right out and say something if a reporter gets it wrong. But Andy Martino of the Daily News does add this:

From talking to people today, definitely do no get sense TC has decided on Hernandez for 2B. He’s in mix, but this is a fluid situation.

So who knows? I was actually hoping to hear a strong denial which didn’t come, so maybe the NY Post finally got something right for a change.

ROSTER BREAKDOWN:

There are currently 46 players in major league camp, including 12 non-roster invitees. Here is the breakdown:

• Pitchers – 23 total (seven non-roster)
• Catchers – 5 total (two non-roster)
• Infielders – 10 total (one non-roster)
• Outfielders – 8 total (two non-roster)

GETS BY BUCKNER:

Hey did you know that Mookie Wilson started his own blog? It’s called Mookie’s View and here is an excerpt from his first post:

How did I get to this point in life in spite of all the restrictions and limitations confronting people like myself in the early 70’s? The social and cultural limitations were enough to cause most people to call it quits. Yet! Here I am with a family, two college degrees and a career in professional sports. Don’t misunderstand me as having a sad childhood, just noting that it was a struggle.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT:

The Mets play their one and only night game of the spring against the Nationals. Here is tonights lineup:

1. Jose Reyes, SS
2. Luis Castillo, 2B
3. Angel Pagan, CF
4. David Wright, 3B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Ike Davis, 1B
7. Willie Harris, RF
8. Josh Thole, C
9. Chris Young, P

Also expected to pitch are Oliver Perez, Taylor Tankersley, Pedro Beato, Blaine Boyer, Francisco Rodriguez, Jason Isringhausen.

GET YOUR GAME FACE ON:

METS OPENING DAY IMAGE 60 from Brett Hauze on Vimeo.

About the Author: Craig Lerner

I'm a data analyst and researcher for a leading news agency who loves life and is hooked on the Mets. I love following the Amateur Draft and have a particular fondness for the Mets Minor Leagues who I follow each day. Give me a cold beer, a summer day, and a Mets game, and I'm good to go.

9 Comments + Add Comment

Pete March 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Luis Hernandez!!! What’s wrong with that stupid idiot Collins? Is he out of his mind?!
- Pete March 15, 2011 at 7:11 pm
  
  Thank you moderator. I don’t know what came over me.
srt March 15, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Boo…..the one night game at home and it’s not televised? Guess I’ll be following on GameDay.

I see Ollie’s slated to pitch tonight. Heard earlier he’s slated to pitch Friday as well. They’re sure getting a good, long look.
Mr North Jersey March 15, 2011 at 7:47 pm

Mejia now gets to show every1 why this will be his last year in AAA or at least I hope he does.
- Des March 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm
  
  Jenrry will do what really was a 2010 priority for most Mets fans.
  
  Minor league experience can only help. He will work on his curveball and his overall command.
tlagee March 15, 2011 at 7:48 pm

lead off double by wright. Bay hits to ss failing to advance runner. Ike’s finds daylight between bat and ball as he strikes out (something he did a lot of last year) – so Mets fail to get runner home after leadoff double – sound familiar?
- tlagee March 15, 2011 at 9:03 pm
  
  did I mention what a good hitter Ike Davis is? Hehe
srt March 15, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Nice showing by Young tonight. 5 1/3 innings, 1 run 4 hits.

Had to laugh when he was replaced by Perez, who promptly walked the first batter he faced. Some things never change…He got 2 outs to follow though.

How can you have a lefty specialist coming out of the BP who normally is one of the top leaders in walks?
- stick March 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm
  
  you can’t. Someone needs to point that out to Sandy!

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