Last time won playoff series: That was also in '06. The Mets made quick work of the Dodgers in the NLDS, sweeping them in three games. Featuring Nomar Garciaparra, Jeff Kent and Kenny Lofton, that Dodgers club resembles this year's crew about as much as the Mets do their '06 team.
Last time won NL: Last taking home a pennant in 2000, the Mets ultimately lost to the Yankees in the only Mets-Yanks October Subway Series in history. Mike Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo headlined their list of star players on that club.