Folks, come back to me. Please. Jon Niese is NOT in the running for the 5th starters spot. At least, he shouldn't be. Even if he pitches 9 perfect innings tomorrow and throws 27 pitches, he shouldn't be in the running for the 5th starter's spot.
Jon Niese pitched in high A last year, and was working on command and lengthenng his outings. His ERA was 4.20, he gave up more hits then innings pitched. This insane idea that based on FOUR (the number after 3...) innings in ST that he's ready to make a jump DOC GOODEN made is ridiculously insane.
Niese is going to have a breakout season for the AA Binghamton Mets this year. Mid to upper 2s ERA. But he is NOT ready to make the ridiculous leap from high A to Shea.
Oh - this doesn't mean you turn to Bobby Parnell, either.
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9 perfect innings, 27 pitches? He can pitch opening day.
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