New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals: Who Has The Advantage In World Series?

Oct 26, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of the stadium during the New York Mets workout the day before game one of the 2015 World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals will be getting things started in the World Series later tonight at Kauffman Stadium. Each team took differing routes to get there, but nonetheless ended up at the same place.

It was a tale of two seasons for the Mets. Their pitching has carried them throughout the season, but even that wasn’t enough to think that the Mets would be at this point. The offense was abysmal and wasted great start after great start by the young flame throwers in the starting rotation. Then, the trade deadline came and the Mets reloaded their lineup, acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves, and then the big hitter Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers.

The Mets offense took off starting July 25th and never looked back. At that time, the Royals already had a comfortable lead in the AL Central, and were basically just biding time until the postseason. With the Tigers shipping off veterans, the Royals really had no threat in the AL Central, as the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians put together nice bursts at the end of the season, but never truly threatened the Royals.

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It caused the Royals to look lax at times during the dog days of Summer and September, but they got things going once again when it mattered most. They defeated the Houston Astros in five games in the ALDS and then the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS in six games.

The Mets had a full LDS as well, going five games with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their LCS wasn’t anywhere near as difficult, as they swept the young Cubs right out of the NLDS.

So that is how we got to where are now, with the Mets and Royals in the World Series. They will be getting things underway Tuesday night in what is shaping up to be a great series to watch. The two teams are similar in ways, but are fundamentally build a little different, so who has the advantage in the World Series?

We break down the two teams, looking at the lineup, bench, starting rotation, bullpen, defense and coaching staff for both teams. So, who has the advantage? Click through the slideshow and find out!

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