Mets Bulpen Continues To Be Incosistent

Ever since Bobby Parnell was lost for the season after Opening Day, the Mets have been trying to find a closer to replace him. They have tried multiple pitchers, but none of them has been able to solidify the closer's spot. They first tried Jose Valverde as closer, but he only had 2 saves and an ERA of 4.11. Once Valverde lost his closer's spot, they made Kyle Farnsworth the closer. Farnsworth has a record of 0-3 with 3 holds and 3 saves and a ERA of 3.18. Even though his numbers appear to be decent, he gives up a lot of base runners and always puts Mets fans on their edge of their seat whenever he comes in the game. His age and lack of command makes him unable to be the long term solution for closer. Daisuke Matusaka has been a very pleasant surprise out of the bullpen posting a record of 1-0 with 1 save, 1 hold, and a 2.60 ERA. He can serve as a long man, set up man, or closer. Carlos Torres has also been solid out of the bullpen with a record of 2-2, 1 save, 4 holds, and a 2.95 ERA. I think Torres is best suited in the 8th inning. The Mets recently moved Jennry Meija to the bullpen after calling up Rafael Montero. Meijja's stuff translates better to the bullpen since he has struggled as a starter after facing the lineup for a 3rd time. It is yet to be determined what Meija's role will be. Jeurys Familia is another young pitcher that the Mets aren't sure of where he fits in the bullpen. They are hoping that he can eventually become the closer, but he needs to work on his control and throw more strikes consistency. If the Mets want to become contenders this season, they need to find a closer to add stability to the bullpen. Once they are able to find a closer, then the rest of the bullpen can fall into place.