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Mets vs. Cardinals
National League Championship Series
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There was plenty of concern over the Mets starting rotation entering the playoffs, but a relentless offense and deep bullpen has proven again why the Mets were the best team in the NL all year. The Amazins' banged out 19 runs, and the bullpen pitched 13 1/3 innings, in a three game sweep of the Dodgers in the NLDS. The starters will be tested again vs. a solid Cardinal offense, but the Mets are playing great baseball right now and are poised to make it to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2000.
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The below are final regular season stats |
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The below are final regular season stats |
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1B |
Carlos Delgado |
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.265, 38 HR, 114 RBI
Yet another scary hitter in a flurry of powerful bats |
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.331, 49 HR, 137 RBI
Another MVP caliber season for the best hitter on the planet
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Albert Pujols |
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2B |
Jose Valentin |
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.271, 18 HR, 62 RBI
Surpassing stick to go along with an already solid glove
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.272, 13 HR, 67 RBI
Mid-season pick-up from Cleveland, hit .422 in NLDS |
Ronnie Belliard |
2B |
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SS |
Jose Reyes |
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.300, 19 HR, 81 RBI
Perhaps the most exciting player to watch in baseball |
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.292, 2 HR, 23 RBI
Feisty leadoff hitter who plays stellar defense |
David Eckstein |
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3B |
David Wright |
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.311, 26 HR, 116 RBI
Strong finish could build confidence for postseason
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.296, 22 HR, 95 RBI
Great defensively, but is too banged up this time of year |
Scott Rolen |
3B |
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C |
Paul Lo Duca |
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.318, 5 HR, 49 RBI
Veteran presence behind the plate could benefit ailing pitchers |
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.216, 6 HR, 49 RBI
Molina vs. Reyes will be interesting game within a game |
Yadier Molina |
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CF |
Carlos Beltran
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.275, 41 HR, 116 RBI
Will be looked toward to provide the majority of the offensive punch |
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.257, 19 HR, 70 RBI
An injury plauged season, but getting healthy at the right time
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Jim Edmonds |
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LF |
Endy Chavez |
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.306, 4 HR, 42 RBI
Salvaged his season with more consistent play in the second half |
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.293, 22 HR, 43 RBI
Rookie outfielder can hit for both average and power
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Chris Duncan |
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RF |
Shawn Green |
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.277, 15 HR, 66 RBI
Playoff atmosphere could bring out the best in this veteran |
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.278, 19 HR, 79 RBI
Veteran player with championship experience |
Juan Encarnacion |
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Starting Pitchers |
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Tom Glavine
John Maine
Steve Trachsel
Oliver Perez
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Jeff Weaver
Jeff Suppan
Chris Carpenter
Jason Marquis
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