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New York Mets 2017 Team Preview

By Joe Favia

Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Mr. Met and Mrs. Met during the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Mr. Met and Mrs. Met during the seventh inning between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Season Outlook

In a perfect world for the Mets this season, the pitching staff is all on its game, and the likes of aging stars Jose Reyes and Curtis Granderson continue to get the job done. Jay Bruce could be the x-factor for the club, as he needs to produce in the middle of the lineup. If he does, the Mets could always trade him, as they continue to hope Brandon Nimmo and Michael Conforto emerge as franchise outfielders. Asdrubal Cabrera also may not be in his position long as the #5 prospect in baseball Amed Rosario could break onto the scene this season, and be the captain of the Mets’ infield for the next decade.

The cornerstone of the Mets since the days of Mike Piazza ended, David Wright is trying to get healthy, and give 2016 a go. (Speaking of Piazza, he likes the Mets’ chances this season, as Michelle Ioannou of Rising Apple explained.) It will be quite the story to watch Wright’s progress as he nears the twilight of his great career.

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Projected Lineup

  1. Jose Reyes 3B
  2. Curtis Granderson CF
  3. Yoenis Cespedes LF
  4. Jay Bruce RF
  5. Neil Walker 2B
  6. Asdrubal Cabrera SS
  7. Lucas Duda 1B
  8. Travis d’Arnaud C

Pitching

Noah Syndergaard

Jacob deGrom

Steven Matz

Matt Harvey

Zack Wheeler / Robert Gsellman

Bullpen

Rafael Montero

Jerry Blevins

Hansel Robles

Fernando Salas

Addison Reed

Jeurys Familia

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My Prediction

The Mets continue to not be able to get their five starting pitchers dominating at the same time, and struggle in the first couple months. They are able to trade Jay Bruce near the deadline, which opens up opportunities for the young outfielders. Yoenis Cespedes makes good on the investment, and finishes in the top five in MVP voting.

77-85

Third in NL East

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