That management has some common sense and Pelfrey is the #5 starter come April. After another solid performance against the O's on Tuesday (5 IP 1 ER 0 BB 7 H) Pelfrey should have all but penciled his name in as Willie Randolph's fifth starter.
The most encouraging of all the numbers so far this spring for Pelfrey is his walk total. After being a bit wild in his stint in Flushing last season, Pelfrey has calmed down it seems, along with establishing his slider as a legitimate out pitch. With only 1 walk so far this spring, Pelfrey appears to be in command of the strike zone. As long as he stays around the plate, with his stuff, there shouldn't be any hesitation in naming the fifth starter.
Notes:
It looks like Filthy Sanchez is going to be late again...this time for the season - Mets.com
The Mets other Italian catcher has no qualms about New Orleans - Mets.com
R.I.P. Generation K Part II - ESPN.com
David Lennon agrees with me! - Newsday
The sportswriters son has apparently made the team - NY Daily News (Adam Rubin)
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