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Bobby Parnell

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Mets | Terry Collins impressed with Bobby Parnell

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:16:54 -0700

New York Mets manager Terry Collins made a comparison between RP Bobby Parnell and Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander, saying that both have the ability to dial up their fastballs to record a big out. Parnell reached back for some 98 mph cheddar to record a big strikeout in a hold in the eighth inning Wednesday, May 23, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, Parnell's average fastball velocity is 94.9 mph this year compared to 97.2 last year, and he's noted that sometimes he favors taking some off in favor of increased control. "You don't find a lot of pitchers who can 'add.' One of the things that makes Verlander so tough is that he's pitching at 94, and the next thing you know, here's one that's 100. That's what Bobby is doing. He's making pitches at 94, 95. The next thing you know, here's one at 98. It makes a big difference," Collins said.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin

Mets | Bobby Parnell won't be rushed to late-inning duties

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:53 -0700

New York Mets manager Terry Collins said he doesn't want to rush RP Bobby Parnell to the pressure-packed late innings just yet. Parnell did not fare well in the closer's role last season, going 4-6 with a 4.45 ERA, six saves and six blown saves. "It's all about the confidence thing," Collins said. "I don't want to break it down when it's moving forward at the rate it is with Bob. We're going to probably give him some different opportunities to pitch deeper into games, later into games, because he's earned that. I just want to make sure it's the right time." However, general manager Sandy Alderson said he isn't afraid of making sweeping changes to the bullpen, which is tied for the most blown saves in the majors (nine).

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| Source: MLB.com - Spencer Fordin

Mets | Considered closer-by-committee

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:27:28 -0700

New York Mets manager Terry Collins said he considered using a closer-by-committee situation that would involve RPs Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Bobby Parnell and Tim Byrdak.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Matt Ehalt

Mets | Jonathon Niese pitches well

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:27:47 -0700

New York Mets SP Jonathon Niese, RP Bobby Parnell and RP Jon Rauch combined on only the Mets' second shutout at Citizens Bank Park since the ballpark opened in 2004. The other came Aug. 7, 2010. Niese allowed five hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as he moved to 2-0 and lowered his ERA to 2.13.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin

Mets | Frank Francisco the closer

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:40:17 -0700

New York Mets manager Terry Collins made it clear RP Frank Francisco is the team's closer heading into opening day Thursday, April 5. RP Jon Rauch will be the setup man, and RPs Ramon Ramirez and seventh-inning specialist RP Bobby Parnell will fall in line after that.

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| Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo

Mets | Bobby Parnell could be rotation option

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:32:57 -0700

New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell, who has thrown three more scoreless innings Monday, April 2, could be an option to enter the starting rotation if SP Johan Santana needs to be rested. However, if Parnell starts, he'd likely only throw a couple of innings.

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| Source: New York Daily News - Andy Martino

Mets | Bobby Parnell receives help from Sandy Koufax

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:20:25 -0700

New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell received some advice from former MLB SP Sandy Koufax this spring, with Koufax preaching location to Parnell. Parnell hasn't allowed a run and has eight strikeouts in 8 1/3 spring innings. Former Mets RP Jason Isringhausen also taught Parnell a curveball that he's been using this year. "Sandy wants to see more fastballs fouled straight back," Parnell said. "That comes with me being able to elevate, and for me to elevate I have to be down (with the curveball) first." Parnell is expected to pitch in the sixth or seventh innings out of the bullpen.

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| Source: New York Post - Mike Puma

Mets | Bobby Parnell getting it done

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:38:40 -0700

New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell appears to be earning himself a spot in the bullpen this spring; he's thrown four scoreless innings in Grapefruit League action.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin

Mets | Bobby Parnell adds pitch

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:40:45 -0800

New York Mets RP Bobby Parnell has added a curveball to his repertoire that he learned from former Mets RP Jason Isringhausen. Parnell hopes to use the curveball for first-pitch strikes and as a put-away pitch. He'll focus much of spring training on honing the pitch.

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| Source: New York Daily News - Andy Martino

Mets | 27 players agree to one-year deals

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:39:41 -0800

The New York Mets have agreed to terms with Ps Pedro Beato, Robert Carson, Jeurys Familia, Dillon Gee, Jeremy Hefner, Daniel Herrera, Jenrry Mejia, Jonathon Niese, Bobby Parnell, Armando Rodriguez, Chris Schwinden and Josh Stinson, Cs Mike Nickeas and Josh Thole, INFs Ike Davis, Wilmer Flores, Reese Havens, Zach Lutz, Daniel Murphy, Josh Satin, Ruben Tejada, Justin Turner and Jordany Valdespin and OFs Lucas Duda, Juan Lagares, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Cesar Puello on one-year contracts.