Bullpen Competition Part 1 RHP

Update- Now that the Mets have signed Kiko Calero, who will make the team if healthy, there is only one spot left in the bullpen. The Mets are still interested in Joe Beimel, as they still have a Major League contract on the table. If they sign Beimel the bullpen will be completely set and some think Parnell might even be on the bubble because he has options left and guys like Nieve and Figgy do not.

First lets look at the sure locks for the Mets bullpen to start the year.
Locks

• K-Rod- Closer
• Royota Igarashi- Set-up/7th inning
• Pedro Feliciano- LSP/Set-up
• Sean Green- RSP
• Bobby Parnell- 7th inning
• I'm assuming that Kelvim Escobar will start the year on the DL.

Possible: All Guys on the 40- Man Roster

• Fernando Nieve- I think will get a spot because he will lose out to Niese for 5th starter spot. Throws hard and his stuff is more suited for the Pen.
• Clint Everts- Former First Round pick. Had 1.65 ERA last year in his first full year as reliever with the Nationals. Pitched 2 scoreless innings in intrasquad game.
• Tobi Stoner- A starter in the Mets system, saw 9 innings of relief last year with the Mets. Control pitcher with a Minor League whip of 1.21 and only allows 0.6 HR per 9 innings. Could be useful as a longman.
• Eddie Kunz- Struggled big time in AAA last year and really needs to turn it around to have any chance of making team. Running out of chances.
• Nelson Figueroa- Looked good in first start of Spring. Has strong possibility of making team as long man if he doesn't win 5th spot in rotation. I really like Figgy and would have no problem with him being long man.

Longer Shots- Guys not on the 40-Man Roster

•   R.A. Dickey- Knuckle baller who has ML experience and experience pitching to Rod Barajas. Seems like a longshot unless Mets decide they want a change of pace. Pitched scoreless inning in intrasquad game.
•  Elmer Dessens- Pitcher adequately last year but shouldn't make the team this year, with better younger options. Was taken out of first spring game after getting hit with line drive.
• Jack Egbert- Booted off 40-man recently.
• Josh Fogg- Known as the "Dragon Slayer", hasn't been any buzz around him at camp, don't even know if he is at camp.
• Carlos Muniz- Coming off arm surgery, has seen time with the Mets in 07 and 08.

Prospects

• Jenrry Mejia- The guy everyone is raving about, has shown great potential so far in camp. At 20 years old and the history of being a starting pitcher I think the Mets should be cautious and start him in AAA as a starter. They should ruin his value by sticking him in the pen.

Will cover left-handed bullpen options tomorrow.