It goes without saying, the most essential department the New York Mets need to renovate this winter is the bullpen. The relief corps could be the difference between the Mets returning to the playoffs and exiting after 162 games.
Building a trusted bullpen is easier said than done. Relief pitchers are fickle. One year, they can dominate the league. The next season they may be forced into settling on a minor league deal.
The Mets need to search high and low for every option out there. In free agency, these three ex-Mets should be targets for Brodie Van Wagenen.