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Found June 11, 2012 on Mets360.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ike Davis,  Jonathon Niese,  Lucas Duda,  Jason Bay,  Terry Collins,  Andres Torres
TEAMS: New York Mets
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Before the season the Mets had some substantial concerns: David Wright – Could he be the star he used to be? Ruben Tejada – Could he replace Jose Reyes and could the Mets survive the loss? Lucas Duda – Could he handle right field? Jason Bay – Would he ever hit as a Met? Daniel Murphy – Can he be an everyday 2B? Met Outfield – Could the Mets make it with Andres Torres, Jason Bay and Lucas Duda?  Would Kirk Nieuwenhuis or Matt Den Dekker need to step up? Johan Santana – Could he still be an Ace pitcher? Jon Niese – Would he make the next step? Bullpen – How would these new pieces perform? Dillon Gee – Was he a flash in the pan? Oh yeah… Ike Davis – He was hurt… but he’ll be fine. Raise your hand if you thought that Ike Davis was a substantial concern for the Mets going into the season.  Or… are you like me and penciled him blithely into the #3 or #4 spot in your lineup and projected 30 HRs?  This season: David Wright has been a star (maybe not the most powerfu
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