While the Mets' spending on bullpen arms paid dividends yesterday when Green, Putz and K-Rod preserved a 2-1 lead after ace Johan Santana had left the game, the Royals Kyle Farnsworth wasted an excellent outing by starter Gil Meche, who went 7 innings, striking out six and walking none while giving up only one run. Farnsworth allowed four hits in his inning of work, including a three-run-bomb by Jim Thome.

The Royals inexcusably gave Farnsworth, who owns a 4.47 career ERA, $9.25 millions for two years this winter when other - better - reliefers signed for a lot less. I'm sure they will have plenty opportunities this season to regret that foolish decision.

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