We should be GM's looks at the bullpens in the NL East and asks the readers to vote which one is the best. This is what the Phillies site has to say about the Mets new relief pitchers:

*Francisco Rodriguez/Closer- 76 g, 68.1 ip, 77 k, 62 sv, 2.24 era, 1.29 whip. The major piece of the Mets bullpen reconstruction is the newly crowned single season saves record holder. K-Rod brings instant respect to what was a laughable relief group.

*JJ Putz- 47 g, 46.1 ip, 56 k, 15 sv, 3.88 era, 1.60 whip. Was hindered by injuries last year, but still managed to strikeout far over 1 batter per inning. He would be the Mets bright new shining star at closer if not for K-Rod, so he slips into the setup role...which is just scary from an oppositions viewpoint.

The NL East has come down to the wire the last two seasons and the Mets blew many games in late innings when they faltered down the stretch. K-Rod and Putz should add a few wins over the course of the season and with the Philles losing maybe two wins by replacing Burrell with Ibanez, I can't help but wonder if this will finally be the Mets' year.

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