The New York Mets finished the 2008 season a respectable 2nd place in the NL Central, though fans were painfully disappointed that they missed the playoffs. Determined to make it to the playoffs in the 2009 season, the Mets addressed their biggest problem, a weak bullpen, by adding All-Star closer J.J. Putz (who will be their main setup man) and the record-holder for single-season saves Francisco Rodriguez (who will be their closer) and by getting rid of the dead weight that likely cost them the past two NL East titles, dropping seven members of the bullpen including Joe Smith, Aaron Heilman and Scott Schoeneweis. They also picked up pitchers Freddy Garcia and Tim Redding, who will be competing for the fifth spot in the rotation. Is the 2009 team the one that fans have been waiting for? See for yourself at the New York Mets’ new home, Citi Field, with tickets from Coast to Coast!