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If you think the Yankees and Mets are having eerily similar seasons, you are far from alone. Both started well (though the Mets started better) and both suffered steep falls in mid-June (though the Mets’ fall was steeper). 

It was quite a serious slip for the team from Queens. But if you don’t believe anyone sporting MLB’s best record has ever lost 10 of 11 games, well, the 2017 Dodgers topped that. They started 91-36 and lost 16 of their next 17 before reaching the World Series, where they fell to the infamous champion Astros. 

Anyway, flaws are starting to show with both New York teams — though that doesn’t distinguish them from anyone else. Even the $400 million Dodgers have issues, led by their almost shocking inability to stay healthy. 

In a wide-open derby where imperfections could decide things, our two teams, which continue to have pretty similar records, are starting to show some weaknesses. So I asked a scout which team is more vulnerable, and he surprised me by quickly answering the Yankees and reeling off a number of issues. (Remember these are his words!)