Terry Collins confirmed Wednesday that Ruben Tejada will start at shortstop in Game 1 of the NLDS in sunny Los Angeles on Friday. Collins did not say Tejada will be the main starter throughout the playoffs, but signals being sent suggest it. That would be a huge mistake — Wilmer Flores should be the starter.
The Mets thinking is that each game will be a pitchers duel. And one error at shortstop could cost the Mets a game, maybe even the series.