As Roger pointed out, it didn't look good for Chan Ho Park during Spring Training competing for the fifth starter position and certainly didn't look good for him to be a middle reliever. Park is way too inconsistent to trust to hold a lead and cannot overpower anyone right now. It was a bit of a shame when the Mets finalized their roster and sent him to the minors. Despite his relative disgust when he was pulled after three innings, Park's attitude about being sent to the minors seemed refreshing. Under MLB rules, he could have agreed not to have been sent to the minors. I'm not sure what this would have meant, perhaps being traded ... but he was quoted in the NY Times as being excited to start for AAA New Orleans and hoped to be the first pitcher to be recalled should any other starter get hurt. Anyway, it's wierd and sort of sad to see him relegated to the minors but his past few years with injuries and control problems really haven't helped his case. I think, should he really do well in the minors and actually get back to the majors (and do well) would be a great story. Certainly, it would endear him to the fans and, most importantly, earn the respect of Willie Randolph. Taking his shots, working hard and proving himself is what Willie Randolph is all about.
-Pat in Seoul
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