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New York Mets: Starting lineup statistical projections for the 2017 season

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New York Mets: Starting lineup statistical projections for the 2017 season 1
May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) is congratulated by left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets’ 2017 starting lineup is still not totally set, but why not take an early look at what numbers that lineup might put up?

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n no way is the New York Mets starting lineup or bench set in stone, but with negotiations on trades appearing to be moving slowly, along with a number of guys looking like they’ll be healthy for the start of Spring Training, statistical projections are the obvious next step in that process.

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The Mets hit a whopping 218 home runs as a team last season, good for second in the National League. They have a lot of that power-potential returning in 2017, on top of what appears to be now a full season of slugger Jay Bruce.

So things are looking up in Queens as far as more consistent hitting and production goes.

Note: These projections are based on the player participating in a full or near-full season’s worth of games, at-bats, and plate appearances.

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Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson

Chris recently graduated with a Journalism degree from Montclair State University. Baseball is his love and he hopes to bring back some of the old-school popularity to the game.

Chris Thompson covers the NY Jets and NY Mets for Elite Sports NY. You can interact with him on Twitter @Time2Topher.

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