Note: Jon Niese has been Good, not Great
Yesterday in Alabama, Mets 21–year-old Triple-A LHP Jon Niese let up two runs and three hits, while walking four and striking out eight, in five innings, during which he tossed 103 pitches.
…wow, it’s weird, in that niese will be considered among pitchers who could replace John Maine, should maine be shut down…
…yet, oddly, that line from niese last night, looks exactly like a line from maine…
In six starts for Triple-A this season, Niese is 5–1 with a 3.65 ERA.
Niese, who threw 134 innings last season in Single-A, has thrown 161 innings this season between Double–A and Triple-A.
…again, from what i understand, team doctors have told maine he can pitch, meaning the decision is essentially up to him and the team, when factoring in pain and effectiveness…
…frankly, he should probably shut it down – so that he doesn’t end up injuring another part of his arm…if he does, i would expect the Mets to turn temporarily to Brian Stokes, who is ready to make a spot start if needed…after which, and following a round of limited September call-ups, i would think a guy like niese could find himself in the mix…
