...connects for a base hit in the first inning against the New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (not pictured) at Land Shark Stadium

San Diego Padres v New York Mets NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Mike Pelfrey #34 of the New York Mets bats against the San Diego Padres on April 13, 2009...

NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey #34 of the New York Mets throws out the first pitch of the game against the...

New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey (34) throws against the Florida Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday...

CAPTION: July 30, 2008; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey (34) throws against the Florida Marlins during the first inning at Dolphin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve...

New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey delivers the ball to the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday...

CAPTION: May 15, 2008, 2008; Queens, NY, USA; New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey (34) pitches in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium...

NEW YORK - MAY 15: Mike Pelfrey #34 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals on May 15, 2008 at...

Mike Pelfrey has huge upside, but he's gotten off to rocky start in N.Y

Mike Pelfrey has big upside, but he's gotten off to a rough start in N.Y

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