Tim Redding

While Tim Redding (who I can't stand) pitched his ass off for the Mets, their anemic offense couldn't help him out. The Phillies' famously potent lineup was held to just one run...

And the Mets STILL couldn't find a way to win. Pedro, whom the Mets opted to pass on this offseason, went eight strong innings without allowing a single run. Pedro struck out seven, and scattered six hits. He was featuring an 88-92 MPH fastball, a sweeping curve, and an excellent change-up to left-handed hitters. 

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candidates:

Maine (FA), Jon Niese, Bobby Parnell, Fernando Nieve (FA), Nelson Figueroa (FA), and Tim Redding (FA). 

The obvious choices are Maine or Niese, though I personally don't want anything to do with Maine anymore. Too erratic, also injury-prone like the aforementioned Bedard and Harden. Maine is wild like Ollie and Pelf, and I've had enough of these guys who can't find the strikezone. 

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omes to the Mets' starting rotation, I think all of their replacement-level options are better than Tim Redding. Redding's stuff is disgraceful, and his general approach to the craft of pitching is laughable. He's been embarrassed in his last two starts -- recently against the Marlins, and the Red Sox before that -- and there is little-to-no indication of potential improvement. I don't think there is any doubt at this point...

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(Note: I've also published this post on FanNation, under the username JFro.)

About a month ago, I published a similar post complaining about Jerry Manuel's mind-numbingly awful managing. It actually generated some interest, as it appeared on a Mets blog and in various discussion threads.

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rey's been projected as a frontliner in the past, but I don't think he has the mind for it. 

Tim Redding looked surprisingly sharp in his first start of the season last night, featuring good command of his 88-92 MPH fastball (with the exception of the first inning), and two good offspeed pitches: a slider and change-up. The change was particularly effective against the Dodgers' slew of left-handed hitters. 

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The last two rotation spots look like a Spring Training battle between Tim Redding, John Niese, Bobby Parnell, and Freddy Garcia. Just having Freddy Garcia, who hasn't pitched a full season since 2006, battle for a rotation spot speaks volumes of the lack of depth in the rotation.

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In the starting rotation, Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, John Maine, and now apparently Tim Redding are locked into spots. If Spring Training were currently underway, Jon Niese, Bobby Parnell, and Brandon Knight would be competing for that fifth and final opening. In my eyes, Maine, Redding, and mystery man No. 5 fail to represent the makings of a potential World Series caliber back of the rotation. There's undoubtedly room for improvement.

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