There was a really good comment on one of the postings…so I thought I’d split it off into it’s own posting so it isn’t missed.
- I feel the need to call you out on the “4 Inning Pedro” exaggeration. Pedro has started 11 games this season and pitched at least 5 innings in 8 of those games. In 2 games he left due to injury, leaving only 1 game in which he pitched less than 5 innings when healthy. As you probably know, 5 innings is enough to get a decision. In other words, these callers/bloggers that are making this opinion, haven’t looked at the stats. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not a top of the rotation starter anymore, but he does provide more than you seem to give him credit for. In my opinion, assuming Pedro doesn’t injure his left nut as some point (yes, he is injury prone), I think his arm strength is only going to get stronger and allow him to pitch more innings per game. I look forward to a strong finish to the season from Pedro.
- August 9, 2008 1:53 PM
- Great comments by K. First off I appreciate someone who takes the effort to look up the stats, or is at least smart enough to bluff me knowing I will never look it up myself. I never claim the Mets Police is journalism, it’s just a blog from a loudmouth sitting on a deck.Anyway, “Four Inning Pedro” might be an exaggeration, but “Five Inning” isn’t – it’s just not as catchy.As I mentioned previously, I haven’t been busting his chops because he’s been pitching better (and his father died). I do find it surprising that all of a sudden the rest of the world has realized he’s not an ace.I’ll give him credit for what he is, a 5 inning pitcher who is always one pitch away from a career ending injury. Is there a better option, no….so if everyone else is fine with accepting him as a 5, then fine. When I hear “Pedro will save us” propaganda I get annoyed.And he’s a Red Sock.
