Feb
16
2009

Tim Redding: Number Five Starter Right Now?

An article by Joe D

I think most of us agree that Freddy Garcia has the inside track on the final rotation spot and that it’s his job to lose.

However, in a post to his blog, David Lennon of Newsday writes:

As of today, with everyone healthy, this is the Mets’ rotation to start the season:

1. Johan Santana
2. Mike Pelfrey
3. Oliver Perez
4. John Maine
5. Tim Redding

Pitching coach Dan Warthen explained that Pelfrey’s better numbers against the Reds and Maine’s significantly lower ERA vs. the Marlins were the determining factors.

The Mets also plan on using a fifth starter for that first week, and Redding is slotted in that spot right now, so he will face the Marlins on April 11 in Florida.

Again, this how things stack up right now, and there’s a long way to go before Opening Day. We can have this discussion again six weeks from now.

Freddy Garcia did make some cocky comments on Saturday about him being 100% as far as being the five starter, or else he’ll start for another team.

I wonder if that may have ticked some people off?

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

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