Pedro and simulated starts

[Guest holychicken]

I have not been very actively following the situation, but it appears to me that Pedro has yet to face any "real" ST batters yet, but has just thrown two simulated games. I know the first was rained out, but why the second one?

I am mildly concerned.

[Guest sharpie]

'Cause he didn't want to go on the long road trip and they wanted to keep him on the normal rest. He's scheduled to pitch to real batters this weekend.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

He's such a diva.

[Benjamin Grimm]

He doesn't like pitching spring training games in grey pants.

[Frayed Knot]

Not only did a rain day push what would have been his first "real" start onto a road trip day but it was one against Boston and I don't think anyone wanted to deal with all that drama.

[Guest Triple Dee]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: He's such a diva.

And that's why we all love him so.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Eh.

Send me to Met Hell if you must but I'm not a big fan of a guy who's basically been unable to help his team since September of 2005. I meran, I admire his ability and spirit and all, but, please, Pedro, let's be a part of the solution this season.

[seawolf17]

Bring back the midget.

[Guest AG/DC]

Triple Dee wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]He's such a diva. And that's why we all love him so.

Speak for yourself. I love the animal cruelty.

[Valadius]

seawolf17 wrote: Bring back the midget.

Unfortunately, Nelson de la Rosa passed away about a year and a half ago.

[Guest Triple Dee]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Eh. Send me to Met Hell if you must but I'm not a big fan of a guy who's basically been unable to help his team since September of 2005. I meran, I admire his ability and spirit and all, but, please, Pedro, let's be a part of the solution this season.

The first 18 months of Pedro were great. The last 18, not so great. This will be the year he proves his worthiness as a Met. Depending on who you believe, no Pedro= no Beltran.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Schaefer Pitcher of the Month, September 2007.

He was one of the few guys contributing (along with Alou, Wright, and Beltran) during the infamous collapse.

However, it would have been nice if his injury recovery didn't prevent him from squeezing in an additional start that month. It might have made all the difference.