Shaun Marcum was smoked for six runs in 4 2/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Pirates. It was a strange outing for Marcum, who had three one-two-three innings and gave up three runs in the other two. All told, he allowed nine hits (including a home run) while striking out two and walking none. He also hit two batters. The owner of an ugly 8.59 ERA, Marcum is the first pitcher in Mets' history to fail to complete five innings in each of his first three starts with the club. That's the wrong kind of history. He should be left inactive in mixed fantasy leagues for the time being.