A week ago the talk was of limiting Mike Pelfrey’s innings. One John Maine injury later and suddenly Pelfrey’s long term health doesn’t seem to matter. The Mets need a consistent policy, so I will provide it for them. Go for it…..
Four Reasons The Mets Shouldn’t Worry About Pelfrey’s Innings Count
1. Dwight Gooden. Mets Police have always been troubled by the Mets tinkering with the young Gooden. They wanted him to throw fewer pitches. The plan was so he could pitch into his 40s. Yeah the drugs had something to do with it – but he wound up having arm problems anyway. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. 24-4 was pretty good, leave it alone.
2. The Joba rules. The NYY’s tried to nurse their young guy. He wound up with arm problems anyway.
3. Did arm problems exist before last year? Tom Seaver threw 1000 innings in his first 4 years. 2000 in his first 8. I never heard of this “max innings” nonsense until last year. We watch little leaguers pitch from March to August and we’re going to worry about Mike Pelfrey?
4. You have to go for it when you have the chance. As Mets fans know, you can easily go a long time between playoff appearances. Pelfrey is the Mets ace, and they have a half game lead. The division is there for the taking – you have to take the shot.
