Giants1027 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Game Preview NEW YORK -- Lingering joy over making the Opening Day roster quickly faded last week once Mike Pelfrey realized that he wouldn't pitch so soon, after all. He watched as Johan Santana and Oliver Perez cruised, as John Maine struggled, and as Pedro Martinez left with an injury. Then he watched as the Mets passed him over when rain dampened his scheduled start. "For the past week or so, I saw everyone else get their seasons going," Pelfrey said. "I'm just excited to go out and be a part of it." Now, he will be. He should be for quite some time, as well, considering the Mets just received a bad bit of news about another starter, Orlando Hernandez. El Duque flew to New York on Tuesday after feeling newfound discomfort in his right foot. He had an MRI on the foot, which had bothered him all spring, and the Mets have set no timetable for him to pitch. So as long as he and Martinez remain out of the Mets' rotation -- and neither is due back soon -- then Pelfrey will pitch, whether he deserves to or not. His rough spring didn't give the Mets much reason to believe that he's earned a full-time spot just yet. But Pelfrey still has all the potential of a first-round Draft pick -- he was the team's top selection in 2005 -- and he now has a new opportunity to prove it. "I was supposed to pitch Saturday, so not pitching -- it wasn't fun," Pelfrey said. "But I've got to make the most of it. I've been given an opportunity, and I've got to take advantage of it." His opportunity comes with a caveat -- Pelfrey will be charged with helping the Mets beat the Phillies for the first time in 10 games. Tuesday afternoon's loss at Shea Stadium resembled many of the final eight games between the regional rivals last season. The Phillies won all eight, using that momentum to nudge the Mets out of the playoffs. Kyle Kendrick, who will take the mound for the Phillies on Wednesday, was a part of that push, even beating the Mets once in July. He, however, has pitched once already this season. Pelfrey has not. Instead, he'll be throwing on 11 full days of rest, which for many pitchers would be an issue. Pelfrey is no different -- he said he would certainly rather work on a regular schedule -- but he didn't envision the extra time being a problem. "It's my first start of the season so the adrenaline is definitely going to be there, and the excitement is definitely going to be there," Pelfrey said. "Really, I just want to get the season going -- to be a part of it and help contribute." Pitching matchup NYM: RHP Mike Pelfrey (0-0, -.-- ERA) Pelfrey was 3-8 with a 5.57 ERA in 15 appearances (13 starts) with the Mets in 2007. The right-hander allowed three runs over 3 2/3 innings in his final Grapefruit League start, bumping his ERA to 8.14 and earning a roster spot only after Hernandez couldn't prove that he was healthy enough to pitch. Facing the Phillies for the first time last season, Pelfrey lost despite pitching well, allowing three runs -- two earned -- in five innings. PHI: RHP Kyle Kendrick (1-0, 7.20 ERA) Kendrick allowed four runs in five innings his first time out, though that performance was more than enough to earn him a victory. His rookie season last year saw him pitch even better than that against the Mets, holding them to two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a game at Philadelphia. That win was the third straight to open his career. Tidbits Ryan Church, while with the Nationals, amassed two singles, a home run and two walks in nine plate appearances against Kendrick. ... Carlos Beltran leads the Majors with seven doubles. ... reliever Carlos Muniz pitched a perfect inning on Tuesday in his season debut ... Tuesday's crowd of 56,350 was the largest for a home opener in Mets history. Linkage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Lesner Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Okay, guys, let's cross our fingers and hope our bats swing good today. Looks like we might need a whole lot of runs since Pelfrey is pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'm reading some quotes and I'm getting pissed off. Manuel is being a jackass, and Utley is being a bitch. Phillies fans are mocking the Mets too. I know this team isn't that great but I want to be fucking beat these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 fucking bums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Lesner Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 first inning by Pelfrey wasn't shabby. Keeping my fingers crossed. RUN PRODUCTION PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 2 hole has to take a couple of pitches with Reyes on. Shouldn't be swinging first pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'll take it. Way to go the other way D. Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 here we go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Jose Reyes blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Have to give Pfry credit there. He pitched well and he hit his spots but they hit him. Good job getting out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Lesner Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'm seriously expecting something horrible to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 God this team sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 They should shut down El Duque for good. Another freakin injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 They should shut down El Duque for good. Another freakin injury. How old do you think he really is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 How old do you think he really is? 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teufelhunde Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 It would be just swell if this game was being aired on ESPN2 like it says it's supposed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 It would be just swell if this game was being aired on ESPN2 like it says it's supposed to be. It's only on ESPN2 if you don't live in the NYC/Philly area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Each passing day these Mets satisify one thing for me, its that much closer to training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Lucky there but christ can Reyes hit out out of the infield. Ever since Castillo came to this team, Reyes has looked like shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teufelhunde Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I know...it's on CN8 here, which you only get if you have Comcast, but I have RCN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 I know...it's on CN8 here, which you only get if you have Comcast, but I have RCN. Teuf, what part of Philly do you live in? Cause I played some matches in Philly and played schools like Holy Family and the University of Sciences, are you close to them? Have you heard of the cheese steak place "Steve's"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giants1027 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Each passing day these Mets satisify one thing for me, its that much closer to training camp the draft. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Lucky there but christ can Reyes hit out out of the infield. Ever since Castillo came to this team, Reyes has looked like shit. Thats cause Castillo gets him high out in the parking lot after games Grant Roberts style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws44 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Nice inning. I'll take that shit errors and all. Damn fellas, I'm pretty frustrated too, but I haven't seen one positive comment. Especially this inning where they've driven the ball around the field pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Fixed. ehh, we are the SB champs, draft is just our party to brag that we pick last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now