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Like Davey Johnson in '86, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen's bold claims being heard loud and clear

As he left his position as prominent agent and head of baseball at CAA, Brodie Van Wagenen entered his new job as General Manager of the Mets, surrounded by countless questions. However, while some people continue to wonder about his preparedness and potential conflicts of interest, one thing is clear -- he isn't short on confidence.

"I think 84 wins is light," Van Wagenen told WFAN's Mike Francesa on Monday. "If we do the things we're capable of, we're going to win. We're not afraid of the competition outside of the division, and we're certainly not afraid of the teams inside the division.