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Plenty of eyes will be on rookie outfielder Carson Benge, who will be making his major-league debut.

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Stearns took a wrecking ball to the core and reimagined the lineup. On Opening Day, the vision becomes reality. The real question? Will they win?

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The Mets open their season Thursday against the Pirates at Citi Field, and president of baseball operations Dvid Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza like where the team stands. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

He may only be a rental - no contract extension was reached by Opening Day - but the righty is the most important piece to what the team hopes will be a greatly improved pitching staff.

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The season opener won't be televised on SNY.

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