Jun
26
2012

Jenrry Mejia Going Back To Buffalo Rotation

An article by Joe D

Mejia was sizzling in Bisons rotation, but has flopped since move to bullpen.

This is via Adam Rubin, but according to Terry Collins, after Jenrry Mejia’s two-week reintroduction to bullpen Mejia very well may be headed back to starting rotation work with the Bisons — not the major league bullpen!

After rehabbing from Tommy John surgery as a starting pitcher, Mejia has underwhelmed in five relief appearances with Buffalo, allowing seven runs (six earned) on nine hits, three walks and a hit batter in four innings. He has been leaving his cutting fastball over the middle of the plate against left-handed batters, prompting them to crush the offerings.

The Mets are expected to hold a conference call soon to discuss Mejia’s future according to Rubin. Don’t know if I’m invited yet, but either way we’ll keep you posted.

It does not appear likely Mejia will be in the majors any time soon.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

18 Comments + Add Comment

Metro69 June 26, 2012 at 7:07 pm

The way they are treating Mejia is so ridiculous. Minaya was guilty of rushing him here, but these guys are giving him a total mind **ck!
- METS62FAN June 27, 2012 at 9:44 am
  
  METRO, OPEN YOUR EYES, STUDY THE KIDS’ MECHANICS @ 6′ >200# DO U TRULY SEE HIM AS A MLB SP REPEATING THAT VIOLENT DELIVERY EFFECTIVELY 2,000-2500 TIMES PER SEASON & STILL HAVE HIS R ARM ATTACHED? IF EVER A KID WAS DESIGNED FOR SHORT RELIEF >30 PITCHES/G AVG. IT’S MEJIA.
  UNFORTUNATELY, I BELIEVE IT WAS ATTEMPTS TO SMOOTH HIS DELIVERY THAT LED TO HIS LAST SPATE OF ARM INJURIES; BUT I COULD BE MISTAKEN.
  
  WHAT I’M NOT MISTAKEN IN IS MY BEING CLUELESS AS TO WHY, “THE PRIDE OF XAVERIAN HS” , BEATO, IS BEING TOTALLY IGNORED BY EVERYONE?
  
  http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=474039
  
  LOOK AT THOSE 2012 STATS & EXPLAIN WHY RAUCH IS STILL GETTING IMPOERTANT WORKLOAD IN THE MAJORS. PERSONALLY, AFTER 50+ YRS OF BASEBALL ATTENDANCE & VIEWING, I’M DUMBFOUNDED AND ACCORDING TO A CONFIRMATION I’VE RECEIVED YESTERDAY BY THE POST’S KEN DAVIDOFF THERE IS NO APPARENT CAUSE LIKE OPTIONS OR WAIVER EXPOSURE TO KEEPING HIM ON THE FARM INSTEAD OF AVAILABLE TO TC.
  - K Maxx June 27, 2012 at 10:13 am
    
    METS62FAN, I didnt mind bringing Rauch in the offseason, but what got me was that he got paid so much coming off a terrible season like that. Now, given his $3.5M it would take a lot more bad relief outings before they stop giving him those important innings late in games. Especially now with FF out.
    - METS62FAN June 27, 2012 at 10:21 am
      
      K, DON’T LOOK NOW; BUT YOU’LL BE MORE INFURIATED ONCE U LOOK UP ISINGHAUSEN’S NUMBERS FOR LAA FOR A MERE 650K
      - K Maxx June 27, 2012 at 10:47 am
        
        Thanks, I’ve lost my appetite. Anyone want half a bagel?
      - Bayonne Mets Fan June 27, 2012 at 11:06 am
        
        Izzy has a 2.33 ERA in 27 IP and 1.15 WHIP,
        
        Maybe Alderson should try and do a better job of evaluating talent instead of reading the market because he’s done an absolutely HORRIFIC job with the market.
        
        Maybe he should try hiring some baseball people? It’s unbelievable how bad a job this guy has done and how much of a pass he still gets in the media. Joe & Evan always say that Alderson will be judged on the development of the farm system and I think that’s wrong because he should also be judged on the job he’s doing NOW. And the job he’s doing now is revolting. Baseball wise all he’s done is use his stupid saber metrics to find undervalued filler.
        
        How about getting some ballplayers to help this team get better and win.
Metsie June 26, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Something tells me in thier search for relief help they found out that everyone wants starting pitching as I have said time and again it’s more valuable in trade than relievers…

I think this switch back indicates Mejia is likely to be traded for whatever it is these yahoos decide to get.
- Fonzie13 June 26, 2012 at 11:50 pm
  
  You won’t get much back for a pitcher 1 year removed from TJ surgery. Unless a team is desperate to unload salary, Mejia is finishing the season here.
- METS62FAN June 27, 2012 at 9:45 am
  
  METSIE, AS USUAL, AN ASTUTE OBSERVATION THINKING OUTSIDE THE FRIENDLY CONFINES OF THE BOX
- musico8 June 27, 2012 at 9:59 am
  
  http://risingapple.com/2012/06/27/could-jenrry-mejia-be-on-the-trading-block/
gary s. June 26, 2012 at 8:12 pm

He is the Sidd Finch of his time.Throws hard and straight.Nothing special about that.Parnell is living proof the last 3 years.
- Tejesh June 26, 2012 at 9:25 pm
  
  Yes, he throws hard and straight, except everything he throws has insane movement on it.
  
  jeeze.
  - gary s. June 27, 2012 at 12:05 am
    
    He’s getting pounded in triple a.. insane movement?? only in his dreams..
    - stick June 27, 2012 at 8:42 am
      
      He pitched 6 innings so far out of the pen with erratic results, and was having some control issues. What does that have to do with not having movement on his pitches?
Connor O'Brien June 26, 2012 at 9:37 pm

YES! YES! Thank you! good decision
srt June 26, 2012 at 11:40 pm

Good.

If the ML BP wasn’t so god-awful right about now, would they have still done this Mejia to the BP experiment?
Amazin June 27, 2012 at 6:52 am

What a joke of a a management team. And the people here and everywhere else blasted Minaya/Manuel for playing games with this kid!!!!!!!!!
- Vinny B June 27, 2012 at 10:52 am
  
  Yeah, remember that? I’m sure now we won’t hear a word from those same people who killed Minaya and Maunel this time around.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	28	.600	-
Nationals	34	35	.493	7.5
Phillies	34	37	.479	8.5
Mets	25	40	.385	14.5
Marlins	22	47	.319	19.5

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