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Despite the Mets’ bolstered lineup, Darling remains cautious about predicting outright dominance in the NL East. He articulated that offseason moves do not guarantee success on the field. "Nothing pushes them to the top... it’s a very talented division," he observed. The discussion elucidated the competitive nature of the division, emphasizing the challenges posed by the Phillies and Braves, who also boast formidable rosters.
Darling highlighted the Mets' late-season successes against the Braves, hoping it sets a positive precedent for future matchups.