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          New York Mets

          Parnell pleased by session versus hitters

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 26, 2015, 01:33 PM ET
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          Bobby Parnell

          Bobby Parnell

          #39 RP
          New York Mets

          2014 STATS

          • GM1

          • W0

          • L0

          • BB1

          • K1

          • ERA9.00

          PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Bobby Parnell will open the season on the disabled list, but he took a step forward Thursday. Parnell faced batters for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April 8.

          The batters just tracked pitches and did not swing, but Parnell nonetheless viewed the day as a positive.

          "It felt good to see some hitters in the box," Parnell said. "It means I'm making the right steps forward. It was a big step."

          Said Terry Collins: "He's going to be a piece we're going to have to have. Like I said to him, 'You've got to still take it slow.' Hopefully by the end of spring training he gets into a couple of games."