The identity of the Mets' fifth starter was not much of a mystery by the time Mike Pelfrey threw his opening pitch in yesterday's start against the Astros at Tradition Field. As long as the 6-7 Pelfrey walked off the mound under his own power, the job would be waiting for him, and that's what happened when the game ended. Despite a lackluster performance, Pelfrey was summoned into the manager's office, and five minutes later he emerged as the newest member of the rotation, joining Tom Glavine, Orlando Hernandez, John Maine and Oliver Perez.
"It's always good to hear you made the team," said Pelfrey, wearing a wide smile along with a red polo shirt and flip-flops. "I was prepared for the worst, but I guess it turned out good." Continue
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