Another Arm for the Pen

RAMON RAMIREZ - RP
2011 stats - 3 W, 3 L, 2.62 ERA, 68.2 IP, 66 KO

Ramon Ramirez came over to the Mets this off-season along with Andres Torres, whom the Mets acquired for Angel Pagan.  While Ramirez will not step in and be the Mets closer this season, he will be a crucial part to the bullpen.  One of the main goals for Sandy Alderson this winter was to improve the bullpen and he saw quality in Ramirez's right arm.

Over the last two seasons, Ramirez's numbers have been better in the National League, especially his WHIP.  If he can keep men off the base path and hit his mark from last year of one strikeout per inning pitches, the Mets should feel confident each time he steps on the mound.