Those who watched Jenry Mejia pitch batting practice Wednesday can understand why former Mets manager Jerry Manuel was seduced into using him in the majors last season. Only 21, Mejia has an overpowering fastball, with movement, and an unshakable confidence to go with it.
But manager Terry Colins - formerly the Mets' minor-league field coordinator - said Wednesday that he believes Mejia is better off beginning the season as a starter at Triple-A Buffalo rather than relieving with the Mets. Period.
"I understood exactly what happened last year, and I certainly don't blame the decision that was made," Collins said. "I will never second guess that decision. I, in turn, as the guy on the other side of the field, from the development side, from what I had heard, I thought he should go start. (Newsday)
