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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Big Pelf a Big Piece for Mets

When Omar Minaya failed to give Johan Santana sidekick in the rotation this past off-season, most "experts" and Mets fans alike began writing the GM's ticket out of town. There was no Lackey, no Sheets, and no Arroyo - just an ace in Santana and then four Number 5 starters behind him. The Mets stood no chance without a legitimate Number 2 starter .

Well it appears that Minaya has finally found his Number 2 starter, and he didn't have to give up a single extra dollar or prospect to get him. After tonight's brilliant start, Mike Pelfrey is making everyone forget about John Lackey. He is 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA. He has lasted more innings than any other Mets' starter, including Santana, and has the 10th best ERA in the Major Leagues.

Mets fans have always known that Pelfrey has the talent to be a very good starting pitcher. Just two years ago he won 13 games and looked like a star in the making. Pelfrey struggled last year, but now looks looks ready to reach his full potential.

With Pelfrey pitching like a quality Number 2, the Mets can become a force in the National League. After all, not many NL rotations are deep with talent. Even the Phillies, who most "experts" consider the class of the league, lack a surefire Number 2 starter after Roy Halladay. A good Pelfrey will take the pressure off of Santana as well as the rest of the rotation.

So, forget about Lackey and stop dreaming up mock trades for Carlos Zambrano. The Mets already have a Number 2 starter, and his name is Big Mike Pelfrey.

2 comments:

  1. Big Pelf needs to keep it together mentally. He has real good stuff and he can end up being a real work horse. I have always been a big fan and I'm starting to sip that Mike Pelf koolaid once again.

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  2. Forget the national league. Now I am confident we can take a series from the Nationals! Now way we are going to be in last place!

    Side note: Phillies fans are class acts

    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5098407

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