The Oliver Pérez Conundrum
Click here for a recap of Wednesday’s game.
I’m not one to panic. Especially this early in the season. But last night’s game brings a question to mind that the Mets will need to answer sooner or later. How long is too long to wait for potential to turn into consistent performance?
I’m talking, of course, about Oliver Perez who last week pitched a gem of a game against Atlanta (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6K) then faltered last night against the Phillies (2.2 IP, 1H, 3 ER, 7 BB, 2 K). Perez has made a career out of pitching brilliantly one start then lousy the next. When the Pirates had the opportunity to ship him out for Xavier Nady last August they jumped at the opportunity. And though it is early in the season right now the Mets will have to ask themselves at some point whether or not they can afford to keep Perez around or whether his inconsistency will cost them a trip the the promised land.
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