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Spring training is all about competition, and there will be no better competition to watch in Mets camp than in the outfield.

Lucas Duda, who was sent down to AAA last year because of his struggles at the plate, is the only outfielder to secure a starting job. But even his role is unclear—is he the full-time starter in left, or will he platoon with a right-handed bat?

If the season were to start today, the Mets outfield would consist of all lefties—Duda in left, Kirk Nieuwenhuis in center and Mike Baxter in right.

Luckily for the Mets, the season doesn’t start tonight.

Over this past winter, general manager Sandy Alderson brought in players who will compete for the open outfield spots. Rumors will continue to swirl around Michael Bourn until he signs with a team, but this slideshow will focus on who is in camp right now.

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Spring training, the time of year when jersey numbers like 68, 75 or 83 are commonplace.

Spring training, the time of year when fans are mesmerized by 420-foot bombs, but then have no idea who hit them. Or, they watch a pitcher breeze through the heart of the order by striking out the side, then rack their brains, wondering where the heck did that guy come from?

New York Mets fans won’t have to wonder. This slideshow will introduce you to the five latest spring training invitees, some of whom could start the season in Queens.

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