Ernest Dove - Mets Bullpen Finally Takes an Exciting/Electric Turn.

  We can argue for days (ok, maybe for about 3 years) about the moves that have been made by this organization.  We can argue terrible free agents. We can argue about faith being put into the wrong hitters.  And, first and foremost, we can argue about the bullpen. However, that argument may need to cease.
  We can also possibly argue about the development (or too slow development) of many of the organizations prospects.  Although, as we enter in June 2014, we possibly may not be able to argue about what has occurred in the back end of this teams bullpen.  Call it appropriate use of talent. Call it genius.  Call it desperation.  In the end, all Mets fans must acknowledge and call it a smart move by Sandy and Company to ultimately move Familia and Mejia into this bullpen.
  Thanks to a great website like Macks Mets, we've been able to fully acquire tons of information on all Mets minor leaguers, prospects and prospect lists.  And, last time I checked, I believe we have all noticed the names Familia and Mejia in the top 10 consistently. I think we have also noticed that these two names, and all their talent and promise, permanently found themselves, throughout their minor league careers, in a starting rotation (minus the 20 yr old Mejia experiment in the main clubs bullpen).
  And as I continued to view Familia rise to I believe as high as the #4 ranked Mets prospect, we then all watched him take the mound, briefly, in both a starting role, and a starters role.  Be it injury, or wildness, Familia found himself in and out of the Mets long term plans. But, in the end, the long term support and acceptance that his talent will shine through, is starting to come...... right out of the bullpen.
  After showing his continued wildness, towards end of last year, Familia found himself dominating, but still a little wild in winter ball. Familia then entered spring, basically as we've always known him to be, a little wild, a lot electric, and exciting nonetheless. 
  And, then something else has appeared to happen.  Is it just me, or has Familia, out of nowhere, seemingly fully matured, at age 24, into a legit, veteran presence on this team?  Throwing 97-98 mph, with wicked movement, and baffling hitters lately.  He now enters games, with men on or not on base.  He now dominates, with full knowledge that he is a reliever, and with that starters experience this team has no concerns about him going out there for more then one inning.
  Speaking of wicked movement, and the ability to go more then one inning, did I mention Mejia yet? The also equally talented, and injury prone former expected savior, is now possibly the man to collect hundreds of saves instead.  To me, I almost consider this genius, what is happening right now.  Maybe the Mets are on to something.  Maybe, my buddy Scot is absolutely right (which he usually is about everything sports, especially Mets sports).  Maybe the Mets are starting to figure things out.  What am I talking about?  I'm talking about  the possible idea of continuing what has just recently occurred for the Mets in the past few days.  Yes, it apparently has come out of desperation, but think about this for a second.  As my buddy Scot always says, forget the whole 'assigned closer' concept.  Throw out the best guy, at the time, to get the job done, every night.  And, in the case of Mejia and Familia, two recent full time starters, why not put them out there for 5 and even 6 out saves?  As one is used on one night, the other will be available the next night.  The idea remains the same.  As Mack himself has been saying (and preaching) for years.  This team may end up with tons of 6th and 7th inning leads of 2-1, 3-2, etc.  because of the talent and potential in their current and future rotation. So, hey, why not possibly close it out with two dominate relief talent........... But wait, there's more! (my attempt at infomercial talk)
  I forgot to mention Ric Black.  You know, the kid who is perfectly capable and able to 'give em the heater'.  Yes, the Mets latest sensation, Vic Vaughn. Is this kid built for New York, or what?  More specifically, isn't this kid meant for the New York Mets?  In the end, win or lose, excitement or heartache, the main idea (in theory, I guess) is that the point of professional sports, is to entertain. Well, watching Vic Black (hey, got it right) pitch was entertaining.  Where were those pitches going?  I dunno. Were they fast? Yes.  Did the opposing hitters know where those pitches would end up? No.  And, outside of two opposite field fly balls (one by the reigning MVP), opposing hitters didn't know what to do, except hope for walks. 
  So, here goes another further theory.  To be honest, I really don't care which one pitches the 7th, 8th or 9th inning. What I want is a hold of a lead.  What I want is a win. What I want is to be entertained.  And in the case of Black, Familia and Mejia, I feel like all fans will continue to get their money's worth, either way.