New York Mets should get creative with Tyler Bashlor, Jason Vargas

Some creative thinking by the New York Mets could help two pitchers. By implementing the strategy of an “opener” they may get the best out of Tyler Bashlor and Jason Vargas.

The New York Mets season is lost, but that doesn’t mean they should fall on their own sword and nix any creative thinking. I give this franchise at least a little credit in this department. They began the season with a nice plan for the bullpen, utilizing Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo as multi-inning threats. Attempting to turn Dominic Smith into an outfielder also deserves a light tip of the cap as it opened up more opportunities for him in the future.

One creative idea the Mets should think about is how to use Tyler…