Month: May 2012

Mets Minors News: Gonzalez Germen Promoted To Bingo, Elvin Ramirez To Herd

This Just In…  RHP Elvin Ramirez has been promoted to Buffalo RHP Gonzalez Germen has been promoted to Binghamton, LHP Chuck James placed on DL In eight relief appearances Elvin Ramirez had a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings pitched. The 24 year old right-hander is coming back after missing a year with arm woes. Germen, 24, had a 3.04 ERA over four starts and one relief appearance for St. Lucie. He...

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Mets Option Chris Schwinden, Call-up Vinny Rottino

The New York Mets today announced the team has selected the contract of outfielder Vinny Rottino from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and optioned righthanded pitcher Chris Schwinden to the Bisons.  Rottino will wear uniform #33 and will be available for tonight’s game vs. Arizona. In addition, righthanded pitcher Mike Pelfrey was transferred to the 60-Day Disabled List while he...

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NL East Report: Braves Activate Hudson, Strasburg Named Pitcher of the Month

The NL East Report focuses on the other teams in the division. This report tells the transactions, injuries, and news from the other teams from this past week. It also shows their record so far against the New York Mets this season, as well as the NL East Standings. News And Transactions Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves activated Tim Hudson from the disabled list and sent down Cory Gearrin....

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Alderson: Harvey Is Not Ready, Still A Work In Progress

Andy Martino of the Daily News, had some candid comments from Mets GM Sandy Alderson regarding the readiness on Mets pitching prospect Matt Harvey. Regarding his readiness, Alderson echoed what we’ve been preaching here on MMO since Spring Training: “Aside from Matt himself — and I love that he thinks this way — there is no one in the organization who feels he is ready to be in...

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Collins Has A Lot To Think About

Terry Collins spent much of the day deliberating his options regarding Chris Schwinden and the Mets’ rotation. After two rocky starts in place of Mike Pelfrey, Schwinden has proved not to be the answer. After yesterday’s blowout, Collins wouldn’t say if Schwinden would come out of the rotation. He didn’t say he’d remain, either. The Mets’ tissue paper thin depth was always going to be an...

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