An appreciation of Matt Harvey

Everyone has heard the news by now. The Mets will designate Matt Harvey for assignment today, ending his Mets career 2,109 days, 104 starts, and 639 innings after it began. A lot has happened in that time that’s worth celebrating, and a lot has happened in that time that’s worth lamenting. For many, including myself, this is an incredibly sad day. This is the conclusion of a story that was an emotional rollercoaster, and this is not the happily-ever-after ending we so desired.

Personally, though, I am probably most struck by the amount of Mets fans, on social media and otherwise, celebrating the DFA of the former All-Star. As necessary and progressive as the move is, I see nothing worth…