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New York Mets: Five Bold Predictions For 2016 Spring Training

What’s Missing?

No More Murph-Balls

Gone are the days of wondering when the next time Daniel Murphy is going to Murph a ball, leaving all heartbroken. Although the Mets lost their playoff hero and best contact bat (after being contacted to death in the ’15 Fall Classic), they are truly in a better position minus Murphy.

They saved $40 million and swapped in Neil Walker, an above-average player capable of going yard and certainly capable of player better defense than Murphy.

Setup Relief

Former Mets top prospect and closer Jenrry Mejia is stupid for two reasons:

  1. He thought he could cheat the MLB thrice in under a year.
  2. He squandered a beautiful opportunity to add a ring to his collection. Mejia was permanently banned by the MLB for failing his 3rd PED test in 9 months.

So, the Mets are left a little weak in bullpen (what’s new?). Bringing Addison Reed back, signing Antonio Bastardo, and Jerry Blevins returning from injury will be more than enough to setup elite closer Jeurys Familia.

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Jeremy Fialkow was born and raised in Miami, FLA, but currently studies at the University of Maryland. When he's not studying hard, he can be found supporting his sometimes hopeless NY teams: Knicks, Mets, Jets, and Isles. Your sympathy is appreciated.