1.   Armando Benitez has taken over the job, but the Mets also acquired relievers Billy Taylor and Chuck McElroy at the trade deadline.

2.   First, they acquired reliever Mike Williams from Pittsburgh for minor-league pitcher Tony McKnight.

3.   The bullpen is in poor condition, with the Mets unable to acquire a reliever before the trade deadline and McMichael slumping.

4.   The Florida Marlins acquired left-handed reliever Ed Vosberg from the Texas Rangers, bolstering their bullpen.

5.   The Kansas City Royals acquired reliever Matt Whisenant from the Florida Marlins for minor league catcher Matt Treanor.

6.   The Mets acquired right-handed reliever Barry Manuel from Montreal on Friday in exchange for cash considerations.

7.   The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Barry Manuel from the Montreal Expos for future cash considerations, reuniting him with Mets manager Bobby Valentine.

8.   The Rangers also acquired left-handed reliever Chris Howard from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Jack Voigt.

9.   The Rangers are also likely not done trying to acquire relievers.

10.   The Red Sox did make a trade for a pitcher on Monday night, acquiring reliever Mike Stanton from Atlanta.