Personally, I don’t like the Tejeda to Ollie comparison, because Ollie had a better history — he’d already succeeded, in fact dominated, prior to his downfall. Tejeda, however, has never shown any kind of success at the MLB level, other than a 4-3 record and 3.57 ERA in 13 starts as a rookie — which can be explained away by the “never seen him before” factor. Tejeda has gotten progressively worse as he’s been exposed.

But, I haven’t seen Tejeda up close / in-person, so I can’t disagree with your assessment that he has raw skills that could turn into something. Again, I’m all for adding him to the org. as AAA depth, and see what happens.

as usual, you sent me scurrying to the google to check my information. And I dont think I was wrong. bottom line is Tejeda has two problems, the AL and the Rangers. heck he is being replaced by Jamey Wright and Dustin Nippert.

What i see is a Ollie Perez who has a great FB decent change and sometime curve and needs a stable pitching coach and some confidence. but again he is young and has great tools. PROBLEM is we have no roster space unless Pel is demoted and Robinson would be given the 5th spot….which is no riskier than the Ollie experiment or even present circumstances.

Mic — c’mon now, do I ever waste sentences? I threw Woody out there partly as an FYI, partly because I think he could be better than any current options. He threw 188 innings last year, posted a 5.27 ERA and 1.43 WHIP and a 2-1 K/BB ratio, and is a longtime veteran who knows how to pitch — not great, but acceptable for a fill-in fifth starter. Part of his ERA problems were due to 35 HRs given up in a hitter’s park. Again, not a great option, but better than say, Brian Lawrence, Dave Williams, or Jose Lima, as far as stopgaps go.

Tejeda is interesting, but walks as many as he strikes out, and he’s never been successful at the MLB level. I don’t see much difference between Tejeda and Pelfrey at this point. Will I take him in AAA for depth? Sure.

Clark:I am in wait and see mode. I think Pagan (ala Millz) will be demoted when Alou returns…which will be?

Pelfrey: I think he could fill out the 5th starter job. But on that note, its interesting that you wasted 3 sentences on Woody williams. I think Robinson Tejada, formerly of the Phils would also be a strong candidate as present and future 5th starter insurance. I would also add Claudio Vargas. with Duque, Pedro and Ollie in walk years i am looking to see if a future gem (other than Jason Vargas) in the mold of Dave Cone and John Maine can be mined by Omar. I think this is the last yr Pel can be optioned (?) so a lot is riding for him. But I think Omar should be also eyeing the Ed Jackson, Jason Hamels throw down. One has to go when Kazmir is activated.

I’m still holding out hope the Mets can pry Murton and a back-end-of-the-rotation pitcher from the Cubs.