Mets recall Mejia from minors

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08/31/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Following a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday, the New York Mets recalled pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia from Triple-A Buffalo.

Mejia, 20, began the season with the big league club in the bullpen, but will likely be a starter in September. Mejia is expected to get the nod on Saturday to start against the Cubs.

In 30 games out of the bullpen in the majors this season, Mejia went 0-2 with a 3.25 earned run average. In nine starts in the minors this season, he is 2-0 with a 1.28 ERA, allowing just six earned runs in 42 1/3 frames.

Additionally, the contract of outfielder Lucas Duda was recalled from Buffalo. In 114 minor league games this season between Double-A and Triple-A, Duda is batting .304 with 23 homers and 87 RBI.

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Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

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