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The most important storylines in the loaded NL East race

The Bryce Harper era in Philadelphia is off to a rousing start with Harper raking, getting on base almost half the time and the Phillies winning despite some shaky performances from the rotation and bullpen. There are other stories developing in the National League East, however. Here are 10 early storylines that will go a long way to deciding the division title in what promises to be a four-team fight to the end.

Pete Alonso is mashing: This is why you keep your best players on your roster at all times: You never know what can happen the first few weeks of the season.