By Bruce Jenkins, Henry Schulman and John Shea NL East (In predicted order of finish) 1. Nationals 2012: 98-64 (first) Manager: Davey Johnson, third season (138-107) What to expect: No more restraints for pitcher Stephen Strasburg, ticketed for 200-plus innings if all goes well. 2. Braves 2012: 94-68 (second) Manager: Fredi Gonzalez, third season (183-141) What to expect: The Upton brothers, B.J. and Justin, join Jason Heyward in a sky’s-the-limit outfield. 3. Phillies 2012: 81-81 (third) Manager: Charlie Manuel, ninth season (727-569) What to expect: There is experience in an infield of Michael Young, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. 4. Mets 2012: 74-88 (fourth) Manager: Terry Collins, third [...]