Jordan Montgomery Justin Verlander Was A Playoff Matchup Envisioned By Cardinals And Mets

Seven months ago the scenario of Jordan Montgomery opposing Justin Verlander in a postseason game was not necessarily unrealistic but perhaps the location of that hypothetical playoff matchup would be different.

During spring training, the Cardinals and Mets were among preseason playoff favorites in the National League, meaning a matchup between Montgomery and Verlander would take place in St. Louis or Citi Field in New York.