Common Sense: Play ball!
Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training. As far as I am concerned, this is a better indicator of the changing season then any groundhog and its shadow. And in just a few days the full spring training roster will be in camp to begin first intra team play and then the formal spring training playing schedule.
If the Mets can stay healthy – and that is a big question – they most certainly will be in contention to win their division. Their pitching is as spectacular as last year and maybe even more so with the return of Harvey.
The Yankees are also a good team, but you have to wonder, with a $191 million dollar payroll, should they be a better team? Alex Rodriguez alone is making $21 million not to play. The Mets are projecting a $124 million payroll, which is not too shabby although certainly a good bit less than the Yankees.