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Lennon: Mets in trouble if Pelfrey can't rebound

Quick ReadA revived Mike Pelfrey would have served as a counterpunch to Roy Oswalt.

New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (34)

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri | New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (34) watches the game action from the dugout after being relieved in the top of the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (July 30, 2010)

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The Mets made the decision weeks ago to hold on to their top prospects during this trade season, so their inactivity leading up to Saturday's 4 p.m. non-waivers deadline hardly is surprising to anyone privy to their in-house discussions.

That includes manager Jerry Manuel, who politely deflected Friday's round of trade questions upstairs to the front office. He has nothing against developing...

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