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[Sports] New York Mets Sign Yoenis Cespedes

Started by iLaxrv10, Jan 25, 2016, 05:49 AM

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Cespedes is back in New York
from NY Daily News

So does the rather stunning re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes make the Mets the favorites in the National League to reach the World Series?

I think the Cubs are built to be the best ballclub over 162 games next season, but should the two teams meet again in the postseason I'd give the Mets the slightest of nods because of their edge in starting pitching.

Don't forget, the Cubbies won 97 games last season in the toughest division in the majors, and they've added Ben Zobrist, Jason Heyward, John Lackey and Adam Warren to the best young nucleus of position players in baseball.

They've also reduced the glaring advantage the Mets had in starting pitching depth last October. The Cubs desperately needed at least one more top-quality starter to go with Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester, and Lackey qualifies after posting a 2.77 ERA in 33 starts for the Cardinals last season — though at 37 his age could be an issue.
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