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Note: Parnell may move back to Starter

by Matthew Cerrone on August 5th, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Bobby Parnell pitched three scoreless innings today for a save against the Cardinals.

He pitched two innings in relief on Monday.

Following today’s game, Jerry Manuel said the Mets have been considering whether to move Parnell back to the rotation.

Parnell later told reporters he knew moving him back to the rotation had been discussed.

Last season for Double-A, before being promoted to the Mets, Parnell had been 10–6 with a 4.30 ERA n 24 starts.

…i bet parnell replaces Jon Niese next time through the rotation… i mean, at this point, why not… frankly, i am skeptical, because he seemingly lacked a strong secondary pitch in the bullpen, which will be all the more important when working a second and third time through the rotation… that said, if the Mets need a starter, it may as well go to parnell, so they can see what he’s got…