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New York Mets: Hot start makes Amazin’s legit playoff contenders

Sometimes things can change in an instant. A little over a week ago, questions surrounded the New York Mets entering a new season under brand new manager, Mickey Callaway, who had never managed a major league game.

The Mets had gone just 10-18 in Grapefruit League play and there was a sense of uncertainty as the Mets took the field against the Cardinals on March 29 at Citi Field.

The starter they brought in as a free agent to bolster their rotation was on the disabled list, joined by their starting center fielder.