Duque's Calf

[G-Fafif]

El Duque's push-off calf acted up during workouts. Going for MRI. Doesn't sound like he'll be starting. Don't know who will.

Above from Willie's presser.

[metirish]

You're joking right?....I can't believe this crap.

[G-Fafif]

More of a don't know than won't pitch situation, according to SNY, but it doesn't sound rosy. Trachsel just getting back from personal biz. Not an option, according to Willie.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Franzenmorphinfrackin.

[Frayed Knot]

Didn't realize calf problems were contagious.

[Guest Rotblatt]

Fucking shit.

So we'd start Glavine in Game 1, Maine in Game 2 & Trachs in Game 3 if Duque can't go?

Shitfuck.

[Guest cleonjones11]

JOSE LIMA TIME!!!

[Guest Rotblatt]

cleonjones11 wrote: JOSE LIMA TIME!!!

Okay, not THAT'S funny!

[Centerfield]

So really, what are our options if Duque can't go? Williams?

[Willets Point]

[soupcan]

FAN said Maine in Game 1 if Duque can't go.

[metirish]

I think the options are what Rotty said,Maine would be on regular rest to pitch Thursday.....

[Guest Edgy DC]

This is where that depth comes into play.

Martinez
Glavine
Zambrano
Trachsel
Hernandez
Maine
Williams
Perez
Bannister
Soler
Pelfrey
Oliver
Lima
Heilman
Humber

[Frayed Knot]

Well, the replacement might partially depend on whether he's out for the whole series (in which case he would be replaced on the roster) or merely delayed for a day or two.

Glavine last went on Friday right? So Wednesday would be his normal rest then Maine (who pitched Sat) for Thurs if Ducky isn't ready.

[metirish]

Maine must be shitting a brick,from nowhere to possible game one starter...WOW.

[Gwreck]

Tough call on whether to put Dave Williams, Perez, or Bannister on the roster instead of El Duque (if that's necessary).

The above order is my order of preference.

[Willets Point]

Dickshot predicted the Mets would win with a rotation of John Maine, Mike Pelfrey, Phil Humber, Oliver Perez and Bobby Parnell. Let's hope he's on to something.

[Guest Rotblatt]

soupcan wrote: FAN said Maine in Game 1 if Duque can't go.

I'd be okay with that. Maine's been solid. Glavine & Trachs would start Games 2 & 3 as planned, then we go to El Duque for 4 if he's ready. If he's not ready, do we bring up Perez?

[Guest Edgy DC]

Rotblatt wrote: ="soupcan"]FAN said Maine in Game 1 if Duque can't go. I'd be okay with that. Maine's been solid. Glavine & Trachs would start Games 2 & 3 as planned, then we go to El Duque for 4 if he's ready. If he's not ready, do we bring up Perez?

Well, there's part of the problem. They have to commit to the roster for the entire series now. There's no bringng him up if Hernandez can't go.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

If Bret was here, he'd be pointing out that this is why relying on old pitchers is perilous.

Hopefully Hernandez will be able to pitch by Game 3, which is four days from now. But I wonder if they're going to have to consider leaving him off the NLDS roster.

Who do they replace him with? Williams? Bannister? Hopefully not Oliver Perez.

I think they've got to try to get by with three starters, and use that bullpen of theirs. Fortunately they can lean on the bullpen a bit more because of the travel days.

October is going to be an uphill climb.

[metirish]

Ok I'll say it because I know someone will.....start Heilman....

[Frayed Knot]

Rosters don't have to be set until 10AM tomorrow.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

What are the options?

[Guest cooby]

Glavine, Maine and pray for rain

[Guest cleonjones11]

Your going to see 3 innings of Darren Oliver 3 of Dave Williams then bullpen


If Oliver Perez is involved in any way forget the series and start rooting for the Tigers

This Met team peaked 6 weeks ago and can be easily flushed in Flushing by the Dodgers who have real Major League pitchers..

[Guest cleonjones11]

ScarletKnight41 wrote: What are the options?

I believe they are exhausted

Jesse Orosco looked good 2 weeks ago

[Guest ABG]

It's occurred to me to just say--hell with it, we're throwing Pelfrey, Perez, Maine and Glavine. Maybe you just catch lightning.

[metirish]

What the feck was he doing running in the outfield for,at his age he should be walking......I am so pissed right now.

[Guest cleonjones11]

As Dean Wormer said "I hate these guys" How about

GAME 1 3 INNING COMBO
GAME 2 GLAVINE
GAME 3 MAINE
GAME 4 IF NECESSARY THACHSEL
GAME 5 IF NECESSARY GLAVINE

WHY IS TRACHSEL AWAY ON BUSINESS...MEASURING HIS RING SIZE?

[metirish]

Cleon lets not joke about a guy who went home to take care of personal stuff....we have no idea what that is....could be serious ya know.