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At the time, the Mets didn’t resemble a team that was an obvious favorite in the NL East, but likewise it was hard to say they shouldn’t compete for first place. The lineup and rotation looked solid, with legitimate questions that needed to be answered about the bullpen. The biggest winner might be a projected basement dweller such as the Marlins, given the fickle nature of the sport. Over 60 games, even the worst teams have an opportunity to play at a respectable level and keep the season interesting.