OMAR QUINTANILLA RUMORS
Quintanilla Delivers 3-2 Walk-Off Win, D’Arnaud Pulled After Taking Pitch On Ankle
Las Vegas 3, Sacramento 2
Carlos Torres gave the team five solid innings and held the River Rats to two runs on the night while striking out ten batters. He allowed eight base runners on seven hits and a walk. Torres left the game down 2-0, but the bullpen shut the door after that allowing the 51s to come back and win the game. Adam Kolarek, Greg Peavey, and Robert Carson combined...
Nieuwenhuis Likely Odd Man Out When Mets Promote Quintanilla
Yesterday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported that the Mets decided to send Omar Quintanilla to Triple-A Vegas to start the season so they could minimize the risk of losing him to waivers early in the season. Quintanilla is not currently on the 40-man roster.
Collins said the Mets were wary of carrying Quintanilla out of spring training in part because if they ever needed to...
Mets sign Infielder Omar Quintanilla again to a minor league contract
Former Orioles infielder Omar Quintanilla has signed a minor league deal with the Mets.
The Orioles acquired Quintanilla from the Mets in July for cash and he immediately became a contributor at second base, becoming the everyday starter there from late July through mid-August. But as Quintanilla's bat cooled, he made just four starts over the regular season’s final six weeks...
Mets Bring Back Omar Quintanilla On A Minor League Deal
Infielder Omar Quintanilla is returning to the Mets on a minor league deal with a spring-training invite, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN NewYork.
The Mets traded Quintanilla to the Baltimore Orioles for cash last July 20 after a decent job as a backup middle infielder for the team.
The 31-year old hit a combined .243 with four homers and 16 RBIs in 169 at-bats for the Mets and...
Orioles acquire INF Quintanilla from Mets
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired utility infielder Omar Quintanilla from the New York Mets for cash considerations.
Quintanilla, 30, was designated for assignment earlier this week. He batted .257 in 29 games with the Mets this season. Quintanilla will be added to the 25-man roster Saturday and a corresponding roster move will be made.
Quintanilla, a .218 career hitter, has...
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July 20, 2012
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Mets Trade Quintanilla To Orioles For Cash
Told you so…
The Mets have announced that Omar Quintanilla has been traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.
The Mets designated Quintanilla for assignment on July 17 when they activated Jason Bay from the disabled list.
In 29 games for the Mets this season, Quintanilla hit .257 with five doubles, one home run and four RBI in 70 at-bats. He had just one at-bat...
Quintanilla Quagmire: Another Mets SS Is Injured - Mets Might Have To Dig Down To Minors For Relief
It is being reported today all across Twitter that current Mets SS Omar Quintanilla will most likely miss tonight's game, and maybe more due to an injured index finger. The injury incurred when the slick Mets SS made a diving play. Quintanilla will not play tonight, but it is unknown as of yet if he will need to be disabled.
In his stead, it is being reported that the Mets might promote a SS
Roster Moves: Quintanilla, Schwinden, Turner, Acosta
The Mets will promote Omar Quintanilla and Chris Schwinden for Tuesday's game, with Quintanilla -- a former Rockie and Ranger -- expected to start at shortstop.
To clear roster room, the Mets are expected to designate Acosta (11.86 ERA) for assignment and place Turner on the disabled list.
Quintanilla fouled a ball off a foot Sunday, but played Monday for Triple-A Buffalo...
Mets continue to look for a backup shortstop
In case you were nervous that the signing of Omar Quintanilla, who hit .047 last season, would keep the New York Mets from pursuing Jack Wilson, or other back up shortstops, worry no more! That was a sarcastic explanation point as I doubt any of you were biting your nails. If you were, however, the good news is that a team source has indicated to Andy Martino of the Daily News...
Get Excited! Mets Sign Quintanilla!
According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, here, the Mets have signed 30 year old utility infielder Omar Quintanilla to a minor league deal. Quintanilla finished serving a suspension for 50 games at the beginning of this season for violating the “minor league drug prevention and treatment program.” That doesn’t sound good.
Here’s what the Mets got in this move:
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