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Predicting the Entire 2016 National League Playoff Field

By Jacob Kornhauser

Feb 22, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) gets ready to hit with Jason Heyward (22) during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) gets ready to hit with Jason Heyward (22) during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wild Card No. 2 – New York Mets

Oct 17, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher
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Most believe the Mets will cruise to a National League East division title, but it won’t be as easy as many think. They’re going to have to fend off a hungry Nationals team, which has just as much overall talent.

Of course, the Mets have more talent in the pitching department, as they figure to have the deepest starting rotation in the game. However, there are serious questions marks for this team offensively. While they managed to retain Yoenis Cespedes, it is highly unlikely he duplicates his performance from last season’s second half over an entire season.

Outside of Travis d’Arnaud and Michael Conforto, the lineup is aging and inconsistent. The team doesn’t know what it’s going to get from David Wright after he missed most of last season. With such a talented rotation, New York will find a way to make the playoffs, but it may not be as a division winner as many assume it will be.

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