Comments on: Note: Niese’s Rookie Debut was Rough

By: coach

coach — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:27:37 +0000

I think the Mets need to either let him start again or shut him down. I would hate to see the kid try to work out of the pen after being a starter all year and wind up like Joba.

I would like to think our coaches and front office will handle this kid better than the Yankers handle their “prized” young pitcher (s)

By: Deadpanwalking

Deadpanwalking — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:00:16 +0000

Yeah, he was put in a situation that was absolutely designed for disaster and the Mets still won. Under the circumstances, that was as good as we could expect. I agree with others though, he didn’t look quite ready but I still like his potential.

By: Dirtysanchez

Dirtysanchez — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:59:20 +0000

yea i was a hotfoot and someone brought that up about niese aparently was tipping his pitches. I got the brewers feed so unfortunatly i could not hear keiths observation.

By: Dirtysanchez

Dirtysanchez — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:56:40 +0000

lollll it worked tho to a certian extent(until the 4th inning)

By: mikeyrad

mikeyrad — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:46:50 +0000

I’d give him another start, especially against the Phils who have a tough time vs lefties. But I’d have someone warming up, just in case.

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:40:11 +0000

The way Niese pitched in the 2nd and 3rd innings is reason to have hope for him. He looked very strong. Of course two innings doesnt get the job done, and he didnt deal with the 4th inning situation well at all, but it was against the Brewers and they eat up lefties for the most part…

I would like to get Niese right back out there against the Nationals but with all the off days it wouldnt surprise me if he say around for a while.

Then again if Pedro cant go maybe Niese is the only options for Sunday night against the Phils…. yikes!

By: dwright5_godsend

dwright5_godsend — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:28:20 +0000

He told him: “look here, buddy. if you dont start pitching like you have a pair we’ll send your a$$ to the Nationals for a bag of balls and a steak dinner.” haha

By: dwright5_godsend

dwright5_godsend — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:26:45 +0000

Yep…and the lead off HR and failed bunt attempt didn’t do much to help the kids confidence, either.

By: ExileInLA

ExileInLA — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:19:41 +0000

Key words: “obviously nervous”.

By: dwright5_godsend

dwright5_godsend — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:13:14 +0000

Yes but you didn’t need Kieth Hernandez there last night to tell you he was aiming his pitches. As a pitcher, I know when somebody is telegraphing and “aiming” rather than throwing to the mitt. He was obviously nervous, fell behind every batter, and with a flat fastball (which is another result of aiming pitches) being grooved right down the middle, these young right handed hitters are gonna make you pay. I liked some of the stuff I saw, but I hope he clears his mind and pitches well next time.