Zammy's Hammy

[Frayed Knot]

They'll supposedly know more today; like about whether it's a "pull", a "strain", a "tweak", a "cramp", etc.
Early word is that it's not something that'll DL him -- but probably will push him back a bit.

So one of the possible scenarios is: Game 2 Starter = Brian Bannister
He's sked to stay in Florida and pitch in an intra-squad game on Sunday but that'll likely be scrapped in order to at least keep him on track for a possible Wednesday go. Zambrano then could be pushed out until game 6 next Sunday. Trachsel could also be moved up to game 2 leaving Bannister for #4 on Friday.

Lima [u:c0228cfef8]did[/u:c0228cfef8] accept a demotion to AAA so if and when a 6th starter is needed - IOW, if Zambrno's injured more than they're letting one for now - you figure he'll be the guy.

[Gwreck]

Metsblog.com reports hearing Minaya on ESPN Radio saying Bannister as the starter for game #2 on Wednesday.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

Makes sense. No reason to prolong the uncertainly. Give Bannister his time to prepare, and let Zambrano go when he's ready.

[Elster88]

Gawd-dammitt. Look, I'm happy that Bannister had a good spring. And I'm looking forward to seeing what he has.

But here were my exact thoughts after we picked up Delgado.

"We now have a great lineup, and seven starting pitchers. As long as Omar doesn't fuck this up, we are going to have a great season."

Now Brian Bannister is our starter for Game 2.

Fucking Omar.

[nymr83]

my thoughts exactly

[Elster88]

I had forgotten for a day that there was still a question about Zambrano's health.

NY Times:

]Victor Zambrano threw about 55 pitches in a bullpen session and said he expected to start Sunday's game against the Florida Marlins.