The Mets Current State

Its been quite some time. The Mets last made the postseason in 2006, the World Series in 2000, and last won in 1986. They aren't close to winning anything now, hence, they need to rebuild.

With an infield of Ruben Tejada as SS, Justin Turner at 2B, and Daniel Murphy at 1B, the Mets need to trade franchise face David Wright move Ike Davis to third base.

But the rebuilding process is more complex. They MUST trade Johan Santana as soon as possible. With Mike Pelfrey, Dillon Gee, Jenry Mejilla, Pedro Beato, Chris Schwinden and R.A. Dickey (who will only be in New York until next season), the Mets will have a relatively young pitching staff.

The trade of Angel Pagan to the Giants means that the outfield spots will likely be filled by Jason Bay, Lucas Duda, and Andres Torres, unless the Mets can trade Bay soon.

The Mets need to unload their older players so that they can begin to re-build. All players except Dickey, and Tim Byrdak should be under 30 on opening day.

Bu there is also another.

Longtime relief pitcher Jason Isringhausen should return in 2012. I am openly biased toward old athletes, and Izzy's performance last season showed me he still has plenty left in the tank. He filled in as closer after the trade of K-Rod, where he picked up his 300th career save. Izzy was more vital to the atrocity that was the 2011 Mets bullpen than anyone there that full season.

So, why not let him return?