AP's official 2008 predictions as published on NBC and other sites.
A look at the NL in predicted order of finish:
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EAST
New York Mets
The Mets managed to land the biggest prize on the market this offseason and keep their major league roster largely intact, acquiring Santana from Minnesota and signing the left-hander to a $137.5 million, six-year contract. Santana, Pedro Martinez, Oliver Perez and John Maine are locked into one of the majors' best rotations, and either Orlando Hernandez or Mike Pelfrey will win the fifth spot.
Health may be the biggest concern for New York, which is aging at several key spots and was banged up throughout spring training. Moises Alou will miss the start of the season after hernia surgery, Carlos Delgado has been hampered by a sore right hip and Hernandez could be touch and go again this year.