The Washington Nationals were the popular pick to win the National League East last season and the Atlanta Braves were set to make a splash. The Phillies were aging but still considered legitimate while the Mets and Marlins were hoping to continue the rebuilding process.
Things do not always go as planned with the Braves comfortably...
It is only January and the entire free agent puzzle has yet to completely come together. Spring Training has not begun and there will be injuries that affect a team's forecasted finish as well as their fan bases spirits. However, it is never too early to look at Major League Baseball in 2014 and figure out who just might be a surprise...
