The NL Division series start Friday with two distinct matchups: a pitching-heavy affair between the Mets and Dodgers in one, while the other features the longtime rivalry between the Cubs and Cards.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Mets, much like the Blue Jays and Rangers, made their move mid-season by acquiring hitters Yoenis Cespedes, Juan Uribe, and Kelly Johnson. The transactions jump-started their offense and they raced past the Nationals to take the NL East. Meanwhile the Dodgers were in it all season long with that $300 million plus payroll of theirs—not too mention a pretty top-heavy rotation. Here’s how they match up:
Lucas Duda and new Mets acquisition Yoenis Cespedes have injected life into a once-stagnant offense. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
