The Mets, like any team, can contend while coping with a mediocre fifth starter. But they cannot contend with three fifth starters and a sometimes rickety ace.
Hours after Jerry Manuel banished Oliver Perez to the bullpen, where the lefty will spend far more time sitting than warming up or jogging onto the field, John Maine began his start Saturday night in spectacularly poor fashion. His first 12pitches sailed out of the strike zone, loading the bases on walks; with one out, Maine nearly nailed Dan Uggla in the head with a 3-2 changeup that brought in the Marlins' first run. Continue
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