Even the Atlanta Braves, currently leading the National League East, are a middle-of-the pack club in attendance.
And Halladay actually is one of a large contingent of gamers on the National League East-leading Phillies.
The Mets entered Monday 11 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the National League East.
All 10 teams in the American League East and National League East began the day with records above .500.
How about the Mets, Marlins, Nationals, Blue Jays and Orioles competing against each other for the National League East title?
The Nationals, meantime, are pulling away in the National League East.
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Since they are not currently in a position to seriously contend in the National League East and have far greater needs on their roster, Jose Reyes rightfully became expendable.
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Admittedly, the Mets are least two seasons away from developing a roster that could legitimately compete in the National League East with the likes of the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves.
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The Mets (57-64) are sliding ever closer to the bottom of the National League East, having lost two of three games here over the weekend and 10 of their last 15.
The fact that all their games have been against division opponents only adds credence to the notion that, at the very least, the Mets will be competitive in the National League East.
Whether because of his interesting backstory, his funky pitches, or the simple fact that the guy has been winning and giving hope to a fan base that was devoid of such when contemplating their 2012 chances of contending in the National League East, the Dickey Effect upon attendance is very real.
Other All Stars deserving of their eight-figure pay packages: The Mets' David Wright, who's rebounded from a tough start to knock in 64 runs while batting .317 in leading the surprising Mets to within two games of the National League East-leading Braves, and Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford, who's gearing up for free agency with a .320 batting average and 29 stolen bases.
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