Pelfrey like Jered Weaver?

Mark Hale of the New York Post wrote an article on Mike Pelfrey, and how some people in baseball think Pelfrey can be the Next Jered Weaver.

"He's very, very close to being really dominant," the Mets catcher said yesterday. "I think he's on his way."

One major-league team executive, who watched Pelfrey pitch Tuesday, said he could have a solid season. "He's got more than enough stuff. He could be Jered Weaver of last year."

Pelfrey hit 94 mph, and his slider and changeup are at the point, according to Lo Duca, "where he can throw 'em for a strike when he wants to."
The catcher said Pelfrey's changeup has improved. "[He] has made unbelievable strides from what it was last year."

For the rest of the article on Pelfrey go to http://www.nypost.com/seven/03222007/sports/mets/five_alive_mets_mark_hale.htm

I have seen Pelfrey compared to Justin Verlander alot but this is the first time I have seen Pelfrey compared to Jered Weaver. Pelfrey has come to spring looking great, and a positive is he is not walking batters, but he also is not striking anyone out.

I think Pelfrey will come through big for the Mets this year, and he will be a major reason why this team goes were it goes. Ill be ready to see Mike Pelfrey make his first start in the regular season for the Mets whether it be the 4th game of the season (El Duque DL or #5) or Mid April.

I wouldn't say Pelfrey would have a season like Jered Weaver lets remember Weaver went 11-2 with a 2.56 ERA. But I do think if Pelfrey can be a 16 game winner on this team with a great offense. With the talent Pelfrey has he should be around a 3.7 ERA (Rookie of The Year?)