As fun is discussing the Mets options at 2nd base, of course there is alot of deciding for Warthen and Collins when it comes to the Mets bullpen. 7 slots and maybe just 4 available if you give the top 3 to K Rod,Parnell and D J Carasco. I give the nod to Carasco for being the possible long man due to the Mets have signed him to a 2 year deal over Pat Misch. This might not be set in stone though. So you have 4 slots and you figure the Mets to carry 2 lefties so that leads the other 2 spots to 2 righties. Wow this could be interesting.
Does Izzy get a shot and can he endure the entire year? So far fans think so as the poll we have indicates. I just wonder if can make it through a season with life on his fastball and not breakdown.
Does Beato the Rule 5 pick make it? Will Boof Bonser stick around if he is sent to Buffalo? Bonser was doing well until giving up 3 runs in an inning yesterday. Does Igarashi show anything to warrant a run at a spot in the pen or is just being left in the wind?Will Manny Acosta who is pitching well not get picked up off waivers if he doesnt make team? What about Taylor Bucholz? or he destined for Buffalo 15 motnhs removed from tommy john surgery?
Besides Ollie who we hope and pray gets released by the end of spring, the Mets have 3 lefties. Byrdak, O'Connor and Tankersly . Byrdal last year couldnt do a thing against righties last year but it might be due an injury that made it tough to throw into right handers. He had a sports hernia surgery in the off season.
My 7 would be K-Rod,Parnell,Carasco,Beato makes it,Izzy,Byrdak and Tankersly. I think Misch and Bonser wait in the wings in case of injury.
I think who makes up this pen is going to be just as interesting as the 2nd base log jam. Who do you think makes the Mets pen?
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