Pelfrey looks to settle in vs. Nats

Mike Pelfrey - who'll start today's game vs. Washington - has tantalized Met fans with his talent and infuriated them with his inconsistency. They can only hope they get an reprisal of his last start, when pitching coach Rick Peterson said executed more quality pitches than he had in his whole career.

Both Peterson and Willie Randolph say it has nothing to do with who is catching the 24-year-old, and little to do with shelving his wayward two-seam fastball. They say it has everything to do with a young pitcher growing up, finally finding the confidence that his stuff is indeed good enough. Continue