Mets Bullpen

The New York Mets bullpen ranks 27th out of 30 teams in Major League Baseball. With right-handed reliever Drew Smith serving a 10-game suspension for a foreign substance on his pitching hand, manager Buck Showalter needed some relief. So, the team called-up right-hander pitcher Grant Hartwig from triple-A Syracuse, who thought he would be medical school these days instead of the big leagues.

In the upcoming mid-season trade bonanza that will begin over the next few weeks, the New York Yankees and Mets will be searching for ways to improve their bullpens. With the second best bullpen in Major League Baseball, the Pinstripes will be fine tuning. With the 11th best bullpen in MLB, the Amazin's will need a few pieces, if they hope to hold off Atlanta in the National League East. From the looks of it, both teams can use a player that used to climb the hill for the Shaker High School Bisons.

MLB Studio Host for TBS Casey Stern says there are two different factors that will dictate whether or not the Mets can beat the Dodgers in the first round.

I have 2 questions for the  New York Mets-As a Met fan I want to know if I should care more then they seem to about making the playoffs, or at least staying in the race as long as possible. Forget the division title. That's now gone. But 2 wildcard spots are up for grabs so here are my 2 questions/rants so I know  if you are in or out...

So far the NY Mets have surpassed expectations-well most of the Mets anyhow. Then there is the Bullpen. Oy vey the bullpen! Led by the continual meltdowns of Frank Francisco the Mets pen is a mess. In 13 and 2/3rds innings of work  this free agent signee from Toronto has allowed 28 baserunners...