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Message: [QUOTE="donniesyracuse, post: 2144404, member: 101"] If I am forced to make a prediction, I will say that the team will be within striking distance of the Wild Card until the last week or two of the season (just like last year). If the team ends up being more successful, it will probably be because Michael Pineda pitched to his potential and one or two of the young staters (e.g., Severino, Mitchell, Green, Montgomery, Cessa) had a breakout season. The thing to watch is if Gary Sanchez (C) and Greg Bird (1B) are the hitters they have shown signs of being. Even if the young guys struggle, I think the additions of Matt Holliday and Chris Carter will make this line up adequate. The bullpen is probably as good as any in MLB. Last year, a bullpen lead by Betances, Clippard, and Warren continued to perform well after Chapman and Miller were traded. Now Chapman is back. [/QUOTE]