This guy was a bit of a sleeper darling going into last year but pretty much imploded right away. He had a great year in 2005 and there seemed to be a lot to like.
After falling off the map completely, I see that he has resurfaced with the Mets and actually had a very strong game against Arizona (following up 5 very strong AAA starts to begin the season). What are the thoughts on this guy? Could we be looking at a bit of a comeback story? Does anybody have any opinions/projections for him? And is he in the rotation to stay?
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He's not in the rotation for good. When El Duque returns he probably goes to the pen/AAA. Although I guess there is the possibility he could take Pelfrey's job. He looked good against ARI but I'd like to see him again, against a different offense.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
Personally, I'm terrified that the Mets may have just made wine out of water again (wasn't that my Braves' MO just a few years back? ). He's always had good stuff but he's never been able to harness it. If someone has managed to flip that switch, he could be a very nice waiver pickup.
Don't start him yet, but definitely consider adding him.
This could, of course, just be the paranoid Braves fan in me.
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He'll likely get sent down when El Duque is back, unless Pelfrey struggles enough to warrant a demotion. Doubtful though, and El Duque has been pushed back a little but Sosa will likely just get 2 or 3 more starts.
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Im definately gonna watch his start vs the Cubs on the 16th. I would strongly consider adding him with another stellar preformance. Seems worth the gamble.
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by Doughhead » Sun May 06, 2007 9:47 pm 
). He's always had good stuff but he's never been able to harness it. If someone has managed to flip that switch, he could be a very nice waiver pickup.
