Edgy MD wrote: The problem with Niese over Gee is a tough track record with regards to healthy healthiness. Intercostal strains. Partially torn rotator cuffs. These things don't tend to work themselves out. With Niese, I'm not sure his problem is injuries to his arm, something in his gut, or a lack of something lower than that. Unlike the title of another thread, I'm not sure his cup runneth over. But when I see his name listed as the day's starting pitcher, I have no confidence the Mets can, or will, win that day. As Jim Brosnan once wrote about another pitcher, "He is just good enough to lose with". I don't get that same feeling, I feel more confident, when I see some of the other names mentioned in this thread. If he were to pitch just a little better and regain some of his value, he'd be the one I'd try to deal. Later