Well, what did you expect? It's not like manager Willie Randolph was going to pop out of the dugout, gather up his reporter pals and proudly name his No. 5 starter. We all know better than that.
Orlando Hernandez looked much better than he had in his previous two starts and reverting back
to a version of his old leg kick definitely helped him. Remember, though, this was the Orioles, on the last day of spring training, so it's tough to get a very accurate read. As for Mike Pelfrey, he was inconsistent -- again -- but I wouldn't say he bombed.
The hunch here is that Pelfrey winds up with the fifth starter's job. He didn't do much to win it, but with Hernandez still trying to get comfortable with his delivery, the Mets probably want to give him a little more time. Two weeks on the DL to start the season should be plenty to bring him up to speed.
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I was at game today. Seems to me Orlando was showing Pelfrey up especially in between innings when Orlando was tossing balls in the bullpen when Pelfrey was warming up. I have to give to it Orlando. Pelfrey was horrible today and threw to many balls.....