My fan level is obviously kind of low, seeing how there is not much to be excited about, BUT the pre season optimism has run through me of late to think of the lineup in everybody's prime…jose, louis, DW5, Belt (back on the juice) Francouer, Bay (back on the juice) and some random catcher…its not that bad.

Now obviously we are far removed from these players prime’s except DW5 but still on paper not too bad. And lets just say we get a season out of Maine AND Pelfrey BOTH this year…now your talking!!!!

The Mets have made some decent progress in sewing up their bull pen. Adding K-Rod and JJ Putz to the bullpen should solidify an additional 8-10 wins per season. What would really push them over the top is the acquisition of a power hitting, dugout leading, loose character that hits the bejeezus out of the ball.