Speaking with a co-worker yesterday,áwe both agree that the Mets lineup is deep and that they will be one of the better hitting teams this year.
We also agree that the difference between winning 83 or 90 games will be determined by who steps up to take the second spot in the rotation.
Getting that second pitcher would make Mike Pelfrey and John Maineáa solid three and four, respectively. It would also move Oliver Perez to the fifth spot and easier to replace, if his bad habits appear.
A few names were thrown around, but listed below are five pitchers who would fill the spot.
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1. Gil Meche (Kansas City Royals)
The Royals owe over $20 million to Meche for the next two years,ácompletingáthe five-year, $50 million contract signed in 2006, and will look to mo ...
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Players Who Can Fill the No. 2 Spot in the New York Mets’ Rotation
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by FRANK in MLBComments Off on Players Who Can Fill the No. 2 Spot in the New York Mets’ Rotation