http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/position-battles-mets-5th-starter-pt4-niese-and-parnell/ Daily fantasy baseball analysis and strategy Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/position-battles-mets-5th-starter-pt4-niese-and-parnell/#comment-1511 Marc H. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:54:20 +0000 http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/?p=1961#comment-1511 With the Mets line-up of hitters heading into the season and the case of Niese and Parnell not really having the stat lines 'major-league ready' going into the season with a proven vet at the back of the rotation seems to be the best call here IMO. Let Niese and Parnell get their work in AAA until one or both prove ready for the role. Plus, the improved bullpen would allow for either a vet or either rookie to take on the role. But, you gotta go with the proven vet based on experience alone. Give the kids time to polish. With the Mets line-up of hitters heading into the season and the case of Niese and Parnell not really having the stat lines ‘major-league ready’ going into the season with a proven vet at the back of the rotation seems to be the best call here IMO. Let Niese and Parnell get their work in AAA until one or both prove ready for the role. Plus, the improved bullpen would allow for either a vet or either rookie to take on the role. But, you gotta go with the proven vet based on experience alone. Give the kids time to polish.

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