While suddenly ESPN wants to make the Braves the trendy pick in the NL East, we take a moment to look back at the Mets and Phillies rivalry of last year.

Will the rivalry have legs? Only time will tell. The Mets and Braves have been arch-rivals for much longer and many think the Braves are being underestimated. I think its important to watch this video and remember how tough it was to watch the Phillies take away what should have been the Mets division so nothing is taken for granted this time around.

The Mets will have to improve their focus and not allow the same thing to happen again this year.

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