Fernando Nieve is a 26 y/o power pitcher who was the Astros #3 prospect in 2006. For a complete bio on Nieve go here.In 2007 he had T.J. Surgery and after which he struggled with his control while the Astros couldn't figure out how to use him. In 2009 he was a closer in winter ball saving 7 of 9 opportunities but came to camp as a starter. The Stros gave up on him and he went 3-3 with 7 starts with a 2.95 ERA after the Mets picked him up. He tore his hamstring in July and lost the rest of the season. He's pitching this winter to prove he's healthy, hoping to land a spot on the pitching staff, there is still a debate over whether he belongs in the pen or the rotation but so far he's looking really good... Fernando Nieve RHP - The Mets may have some openings in the starting rotation and after his 2.42 ERA in four starts (five appearances) in the Venezuelan League, Nieve shows he is ready. He had a 3/26 walk to K ratio and a .200 opponent average. source My world of bas...
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