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Note: Parnell to Bullpen, Rotation in Winter Leagues

Prior to yesterday’s 7-3 loss to the Braves, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Bobby Parnell will return to the bullpen.
Parnell was 1-5 with a 7.93 ERA in eight starts for the Mets.
Parnell was not very upset, telling reporters:
“I wasn’t performing well enough to stay there,” Parnell said, “so I totally understand. I’m not discouraged.”
In addition, [...]

Note: Parnell Not a Lock For Rotation

Prior to yesterday’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Bobby Parnell is not guaranteed to stay in the rotation for the remainder of the season.
Manuel told reporters:
“I have to see and know where he is individually and mentally, if we feel it is somewhat productive to keep giving him an opportunity.”
…personally, i feel bad for [...]

Quote: Good Feeling, Highs and Lows, Maturation, Tremendous Arm

Last night, Bobby Parnell had perhaps his finest outing since being moved into the starting rotation, headlined by working out of a bases loaded, nobody out situation in the seventh inning of last night’s 6-2 win over the Cubs.
After the game, Parnell told reporters:
“It was a good feeling out there.”
…i’d have to agree…i have to [...]

Opinion: Bobby Parnell’s Start Last Night

I don’t know what to make of Bobby Parnell’s first major-league start last night, during which he threw 68 pitches, allowed eight base runners and lasted just 2.1 innings.
“I felt good at the end and still had stuff in the tank,” Parnell told reporters following the game.
Basically, it was like a typical relief outing, except he pitched [...]

Note: Bobby Parnell is Tonight’s Starting Pitcher

Bobby Parnell will make his first major-league start tonight, when the Mets take on the Padres at 10 pm.
Parnell had been 2–3 with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP in 45.2 innings in relief this season, while striking out 38 batters.
Parnell, who pitched as a starter in the minor leaguers, told reporters that being [...]

News: Parnell to the Rotation

Bobby Parnell has been moved to the starting rotation and will start Saturday against the Padres.
In addition, Mike Pelfrey will start Monday in Arizona.
…as Matt reported earlier, it had been speculated that Parnell would take over for Jon Niese and i think that they have nothing to lose at this point by seeing what he [...]

Buzz: Bobby Parnell Back in the Rotation

…the buzz from Citi Field yesterday suggested Bobby Parnell could get Monday’s start against the D-Backs, in place of Jon Niese, who will have season-ending surgery on his hamstring…
…i never thought the Mets would move him back to the rotation, because of the success he has had in the bullpen… however, maybe they learned their [...]

Note: Parnell may move back to Starter

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, [...]

Buzz: No Go on Parnell for Hairston

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Mets turned down trading Bobby Parnell for OF Scott Hairston, who the Padres eventually sent to the A’s for two minor-league pitchers.
The 28–year-old Hairston hit .299 with 10 HR and 14 doubles in 197 at bats for San Diego this season.
Hairston is arbitration eligible through 2011, after which he can be a [...]

Note: Bobby Parnell is having a Tough Day

Yesterday, Brian Schneider hit a three-run home run off the porch to put the Mets up one run in the sixth inning.
The Mets then took the field, where Bobby Parnell faced four batters and allowed a hit to each, including a two-run home run to B.J. Upton and an RBI double to Evan Longoria.
Parnell has retired [...]