Apr
2
2012

Collins: Parnell Will Not Be Used As A Starter

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Well that didn’t last long.

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Terry Collins said Parnell would not be used to make spot starts this season, but instead would be used for multiple inning stints out of the bullpen.

I have to point out a comment left earlier today on this thread by Original Mets Fan:

I dont believe a lot of what Martino says. Nothing against the guy but he just seems way off base a lot of times.

Nice call OMF.

Original Post 2:00 PM

Andy Martino of the Daily News, said via Twitter that reliever Bobby Parnell is the first choice to provide a spot start for Johan Santana should the need arise.

In another tweet he adds that if Parnell were to start a game, it would be only for a few innings and not an extended outing.

Parnell, 27, actually started today’s game against the Braves and threw three scoreless innings, extending his scoreless streak to 12 1/3 innings this Spring. He has allowed just five hits and two walks while striking out ten batters.

The right-hander originally worked his way to the majors as a starting pitcher and started 93 games in the minors although without much success. Parnell has not started a game since last doing it on September 16, 2009.

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19 Comments + Add Comment

Alex68 April 2, 2012 at 2:09 pm

This keep proving to me how CLUELESS this org really is… SMH..
- trs86 April 2, 2012 at 2:22 pm
  
  I think the key here is SPOT start, in other words someone not going on the DL. Thus you start a reliever and take it from there. Have Parnell start the game and then you still have your middle reliever to go in a role he is comfortable with.
stick April 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

Would have thought Basista would be the guy. Though from the way this was written, it sounds more like middle relief tag teaming!

Parnell starting and going 3 innings though wouldn’t be a problem, since that really is more of a long relief outing anyway.

But if anything, he is more likely to be needed to close in place of F.F.

not sure when this is supposed to come into play, but it seems that it would be more of an emergency deal (like if Santana couldn’t get loose), not any kind of LT planned action.
- Ceetar April 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm
  
  And if Batista maybe started the day before and isn’t available, can’t hurt to know who the backup backups are.
Ceetar April 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

I doubt they end up going that way, but perhaps Parnell can be used for a couple of innings after Santana. Particularly in April when he’ll still be on a lower pitch count. Presumably Batista can do this too, but you might before Parnell depending on the situation, particularly if he’s going to be effective.
- stick April 2, 2012 at 2:21 pm
  
  logical. Basically saying they want to make sure they have 2 guys that can serve as long men in an emergency.
stick April 2, 2012 at 2:21 pm

Corrasco would be the other one if he was still alive!
- Ceetar April 2, 2012 at 2:22 pm
  
  blessing disguise.
  
  As may be the Frank injury. If he can’t go, maybe someone else grabs the closer reins and refuses to relinquish them.
  - stick April 2, 2012 at 2:28 pm
    
    I hope so. I never expected him to be in the role all year anyway. if someone else steps up to grab the closer spot, he can go back to being a set up man where it seems he has had more success.
Original Mets Fan April 2, 2012 at 2:31 pm

I dont believe a lot of what Martino says. Nothing against the guy but he just seems way off base a lot of times. I would think Batista and Schwinden would be the first pitcher they tap for a spot start.
- stick April 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm
  
  batista most likely. I think this was in reference to a 1 time deal where they did not want to have to call up a guy from the minors (like Schwinden). So, it becomes a BP game, and they want to make sure they have enough guys that can give them multiple innings to get through it.
  - Original Mets Fan April 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm
    
    I see. That makes more sense. Well one thing I must say is that I hope the Bobby Parnell we are seeing this spring continues to pitch like this well into the regular season.
  - srt April 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm
    
    Yeah, you can’t call a guy up if you’re not going to DL anyone or send someone down.
    If you’re not going to DL someone, then another body has to get sent down. And can’t return for 15 days.
USMF April 2, 2012 at 3:46 pm

Instead of spot starting for Santana, lets have him spot start for Pelf…or even better, switch Bobby’s and Mike’s rolls all together.
Gary S. April 2, 2012 at 5:15 pm

Imho Santana is starting on opening day because the Wilponzis want to sell more of their jacked up for opening day tickets..Why not stretch him out in Florida in the warm weather a few times before pitching him in the cold northeast weather?
- Metfan Lou April 2, 2012 at 10:17 pm
  
  Do you really believe the Wilpons told Collins to make Santana the opening day peacher? Yes they want to have a sellout, what owners wouldn’t but seriously, making up the lineup card? That’s a little too much. Santana pitched in Minnesota outside so I don’t think NY is a big deal.
  - t agee April 2, 2012 at 10:22 pm
    
    Minny had the dome back then.
    - Metfan Lou April 2, 2012 at 10:29 pm
      
      You are right. They did have a dome. I used to follow the Twins because they had some of my favorite players like Rod Carew and Bert Blyleven and Kirby Puckett to name a few.
      - t agee April 2, 2012 at 10:41 pm
        
        I enjoyed those old Twin Teams myself. Lymon Bostick, Larry Hisele, Dan Ford, Butch Wynegar.

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