With the Mets at 4-9, and their pitching struggling, the future doesn’t look very bright.  But, I wouldn’t rule the Mets out just yet.  I’ve had to convince myself that the Mets can do it, but I really do think they can.  Yes, they can, but it won’t be easy. 

The Mets have to first figure out a way to get their bullpen in order.  When you lose three of four games to the Rockies by one run, you know that they pitching is at fault, considering the offensive numbers that were put up.  Is it sending someone down that will solve the problem?

The two pitchers that have looked the worst are Bobby Parnell and Taylor Buchholz.  I have been getting somewhat fed up with Bobby, because he just cannot get people out, and he doesn’t deserve to be here.  Pat Misch needs to be here.  He deserved to make the team. 

Dillon Gee may be called up to pitch in Chris Young’s place, as he is still suffering from sore ribs as a result of rib tendinitis.  I like Gee, I think he could be successful, as he was last year.  

This is the problem that the Mets have to watch out for, keeping the pitching healthy.  I think that it is going to be important to go out an acquire someone, to help keep the Mets in it.  If they could acquire one or two guys, then get Bay back, they could definitely win some ballgames. 

Another thing the Mets have got in their favor is that their schedule is not a back breaker.  They play the Braves three times in the next two days, and then have another day off.  This could help out the bullpen’s stamina.  The Braves are also struggling right now, so the Mets should try to take advantage.  On Tuesday, they are back home to play the Astros and D-Backs, then they go to play the Nats. 

The Mets have a chance.

Remember Mets fans, You Gotta Believe!