During the off-season, the organization wasn't sure whether or not Orlando Hernandez would fit better in the starting rotation or in the bullpen. Now more than ever, like a young girl who can't decide which boy to take to the dance, El Duque is sending mixed signals to the Mets coaching staff.Having only made two simulated starts, showing anything but dominance, one might ask if Hernandez is really ready for a real spring training start.
The coaching staff has tried to make sense of this whole situation by telling the media that El Duque is still trying to find his rythym and not trying to strike anyone out.
Omar Minaya also made comments about the lack of definitiveness in El Duque's stuff. He mentioned that there was progress but there are still other things that people need to see.
In 2004, when he was battling back from elbow surgery with the Yankees, the organization wasn't all that impressed with his progress but decided to sign him to a four-year deal. Four years later, he has only won 48 games and a world series ring.
Conflicting information? Yes, but after this weekend's start against the Cardinals, we should be able to get a better insight into El Duque's status as a Met.
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