VINNY ROTTINO RUMORS

  Ronny Cedeno is the latest Mets casualty and is assigned to the DL with a calf injury, and Jordanny Valdespin will be promoted, although it isn't yet decided how much playing time he will get. Vinny Rottino will give Ike Davis a rest and take over the duties at 1B and Quintanilla will start at SS again. The Mets look to take the rubber game from the Phils before hosting...

After Rotino’s HR, Mets now have 99 2-out runs scored this season, most in majors — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 26, 2012 By the way, ESPN spelled Vinny Rottino’s name improperly. It’s spelled “Rottino” with two t’s.  Also, that was the 32-year-old’s first big league homer, which is pretty cool. This stat from ESPN shows...

The New York Mets recalled utilityman Vinny Rottino from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and optioned right-hander Chris Schwinden to Triple-A Buffalo. Rottino went 0 for 4 in an earlier stint with the Mets this season. In 36 games for Buffalo, he was hitting .307 with four home runs. Schwinden has allowed 11 runs in eight innings in relief this season and was 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA for the Mets.

Right-hander Chris Schwinden officially has been optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Vinny Rottino is back with the Mets. Manny Acosta has more lives than a cat… Original Post 8:00 AM According to Adam Rubin, a baseball source says that the Mets are expected to re-call utility player Vinny Rottino ifrom Triple-A Buffalo and that he will rejoin the Mets...

According to Adam Rubin, a baseball says that the Mets are expected to re-call utility player Vinny Rottino ifrom Triple-A Buffalo and that he will rejoin the Mets in time for tonight’s game in Pittsburgh. Rottino is having a fine season in Buffalo batting 307/.361/.469 in 140 at-bats. He is second on the team with 25 RBI and has ten doubles, four home runs and five stolen...

Miguel Batista was available out of the bullpen for the final time on Saturday as he prepares for his start on Tuesday. As a result, the Mets brought in another reliever after their 4-3 win over the D-backs, activating D.J. Carrasco from the disabled list and optioning infielder Jordany Valdespin to Triple-A Buffalo. Carrasco was the logical choice, given his contract status...

Rottino The Mets on Friday announced that Batista will take Chris Schwinden's place in the rotation. Batista will be available out of the bullpen throughout this weekend, before starting Tuesday's game in Philadelphia. That could last for any number of starts, with manager Terry Collins indicating he would like for Batista to stay in that role at least until Chris Young...

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...

Strong the Force is with Cory Vaughn. Buffalo 6, Syracuse 5 The comeback Bisons were at it again on Thursday night Coca-Cola Field, erasing a two-run deficit in a 6-5 victory over the Chiefs. Buffalo scored two runs in the sixth inning and two more in the eighth for their sixth win in the last seven games. The Bisons are now 16-11 on the season. Eleven of those wins have come in...

Our journey through the Mets minor league system, 40-man roster and non-roster Spring invites continue today as we look at another player in the latter group, Vinny Rottino. Rottino is a veteran who has had minor league (and a little major league experience) at a collection of positions including pinch hitting, catching, the corner infield positions and in the outfield. Rottino was...