Victor Zambrano

d general manager of the New York Mets?  Well, for one, he didn’t trade Scott Kazmir for Victor Zambrano.  No, when he traded the Mets’ top prospects, he got a much better return—Johan Santana anyone?

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on't be trading Pelfrey anytime soon.  At least not unless they bring back Dan Duquette as GM--Victor Zambrano anyone?  Despite rumors that Pelfrey's work will be limited from here on out, the 24-year-old has gotten stronger and stronger as the season has worn on.  His fastball had more life to it last night than at any point during his 2-6 April and May, and sinker-ballers usually get more downward action on their pitches with a little fatigue.  That said, it would still be unwise to overwork Pelfrey in unnecessary situations, but lately he has been incredibly economical, throwing just 108 pitches in each of his last two starts.  He has been throwing strikes early in the count and getting hitters to put the ball in play.  It helps that the Mets' defense has been playing spectacularly over the last month or so, committing only four errors in the last 32 games.  With John Maine back on the shelf with a bone spur in his pitching shoulder, the Mets will need all they can get out of Pelfrey down the stretch.

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