The New York Mets got to see their rebuilt bullpen in full force in winning their 2009 opener. 

It rained on the Reds' parade yesterday. 

--2B Brandon Phillips received his first Gold Glove award before Monday's opener and said, "It is the highlight of my career, even better than my 30/30 year because a lot of great players never won a Gold Glove, and defense is going to be where we excel t 

The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. 

Right-hander Bronson Arroyo, pushed back to Sunday from a scheduled Thursday start, is back on schedule and will face the Mets on Thursday, as originally planned. 

One game in, that new Mets bullpen sure looks good. 

No threats, no frets. 

One game in, that new Mets bullpen sure looks good. 

The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. 

Homer Bailey, outstanding this spring in a battle with Micah Owings for a starting spot, won't be in the Reds' season-opening rotation. 

--RHP Bronson Arroyo, batting carpal tunnel syndrome, had his first scheduled start moved back from Thursday against the Mets to Sunday against the Pirates. 

No. 

No matter what happens on opening day, the New York Mets know they'll be judged on what happens much farther down the road. 

Right-hander Homer Bailey will start the season in the Cincinnati Reds' minor league system. 

The New York Mets' bullpen blew a lead against the Cincinnati Reds in their first game following last year's All-Star break.