Will Mets manager pick Cubs' Arrieta over Syndergaard?

NEW YORK - With the news Thursday that Clayton Kershaw is on the Dodgers' disabled list because of a back injury, this week's Mets-Cubs series might suddenly have something more tangible at stake than bragging rights or alleged revenge motivations.

Mets manager Terry Collins, who will manage the National League All-Stars in the July 12 game, suggested Thursday he's made his decision on the NL's starting pitcher - with the Cubs' Jake Arrieta and Mets' Noah Syndergaard on his short list.

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