Dillon Gee expressed some disappointment at the prospect of potentially heading to the Mets bullpen to start the season. In an interview with NJ.com beat writer Mike Vorkunov, the veteran righthander shared his thoughts.
“I feel like I should be starting somewhere,” Gee said. “I think my record and stuff have proven that I could be a starter in the big leagues. So to be sent to the bullpen this early in my career when I could be getting on another role. I’ve pitched well — before I got hurt last year I was pitching extremely well. I’d say it’s just frustrating to know that I could be in the bullpen where I definitely could be starting, a starter still.”
The Mets tried unsuccessfully to move Gee this offseason, but the front office did not find any of the offers for Gee to be satisfactory.
“I think I can still succeed as a starter. It’s frustrating in that regard. If I stay on this team then obviously, number-wise, something is going to have to happen. I’m going to do the best I can wherever that is.”
The 28-year old Gee was told to prepare as a starter this Spring by Terry Collins, but then on Saturday the Mets manager confirmed that Gee would go to the pen if he’s still on the team come Opening Day.
