I used to go to the race track with my dad. Before each race, I liked to watch the horses being led into the starting gate. Once they were all in, the track announcer would say that all the horses were in and ready. That is the beautiful thing about opening day. All the teams are at the same place. Everyone has an equal shot when the gate opens.
At this time tomorrow, if the Mets win, they will be in first place. I don't expect it to happen. If it does, I don't expect it to last. The point is that as of this moment, the Amazins are tied with the other teams in the division. The Braves, Phillies, and Nationals may look better on paper, but they don't play on paper. Some friends ask me whether I follow this reality show or that one. I reply that the only reality tv I watch is sports, and the new season is upon us. Break out the popcorn.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Harvey
I get e-mails on a near daily basis from my beloved Mets. Today, they were touting the strong start Rookie Pitcher Matt Harvey had during yesterdays spring training game. I was reminded of the movie "Harvey" with Jimmie Sewart. That Harvey was a 6' tall invisible rabbit. I only hope Matt Harvey proves to be more real. However, it must be noted that his impressive outing was against the Marlins.
The 2013 Marlins have a whopping 33 non-roster invitees in their camp this spring. The Mets' announcers were going on at length about how only 3 out of 8 starting positions seem to be set, and referred to the team as a bunch of kids. Matt Harvey is a puppy whose career has gotten off to an impressive start. His stats from 2012 compare favorably to the Nationals Stephen Strasbourg's first season. Harvey is a pooka whose stats cannot be scientifically measured.
When the Mets succeed, it is because they have pitching. The 1969 Amazin's had Seaver, Gentry and McGraw. The 86 team was anchored by Doc and Darling and El Sid. Even in the best of all possible worlds, Matt will be shut down in early September due to an innings cap. Zack Wheeler may make it to the end of August for the same reason.
BTW the good news is that even though Harvey was invisible in the movie, he, and his abilities were quite real.
The 2013 Marlins have a whopping 33 non-roster invitees in their camp this spring. The Mets' announcers were going on at length about how only 3 out of 8 starting positions seem to be set, and referred to the team as a bunch of kids. Matt Harvey is a puppy whose career has gotten off to an impressive start. His stats from 2012 compare favorably to the Nationals Stephen Strasbourg's first season. Harvey is a pooka whose stats cannot be scientifically measured.
When the Mets succeed, it is because they have pitching. The 1969 Amazin's had Seaver, Gentry and McGraw. The 86 team was anchored by Doc and Darling and El Sid. Even in the best of all possible worlds, Matt will be shut down in early September due to an innings cap. Zack Wheeler may make it to the end of August for the same reason.
BTW the good news is that even though Harvey was invisible in the movie, he, and his abilities were quite real.
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