Opening day is less than two weeks away, and if you’re a Mets fan there are legitimate reasons for optimism.
That said, in the spirit of the upcoming season, I proudly present my annual preseason awards.
Based on a combination of statistical research, projections, past performances and good old gut feelings, these predictions are far from an exact science. A lot can, and always does, change over the course of a marathon 162-game season, and that’s why they play the games. Before it begins to count for real, I’m taking the crystal ball out one last time.