In parts of three seasons together as Mets teammates between 2011-13, Daniel Murphy and Justin Turner shared the starting lineup together 112 times in eight positional combinations. More than once, they battled for playing time at the same position while attempting to prove themselves as starters. Usually, they were viewed as supporting players around higher-profile infielders David Wright, Jose Reyes and (at times) Ike Davis and Lucas Duda.
Now, to the chagrin of Mets fans left to wonder what might have been, Murphy and Turner are reunited once again -- this time on opposite sides of the field as star-level linchpins of their respective lineups as the Nationals and Dodgers face off in the National League Division Series (Friday, 5:30 p.