It was supposed to be a two-team race. Never count out the mystery team.
The narrative was a little too perfect. The Dodgers and Giants, fighting each other for NL West supremacy, each vying for Zack Greinke. This could tip the balance in the NL West! Who would commit to the sixth year? Who would top $200 million?
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Oh, man. As much as I would laugh if the Dodgers lost one of their best pitchers, this is almost as bad, somehow. The Diamondbacks have a compelling-if-top-heavy lineup, if you haven't noticed, and they're just waiting for the pitching to come along.