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This day could’ve gone much worse for Matt Harvey and Mets

ATLANTA — Right decision. Smooth execution.

That doesn’t mean Matt Harvey’s demotion to the Mets’ bullpen will produce a happy ending. But hey, at least neither side botched the launch, and that’s saying something when it comes to this tortured relationship.

“Honestly, one of the reasons we brought in Mickey [Callaway] and Dave Eiland were for their knowledge and expertise in this area, and we have a lot of faith and confidence in what they’re able to do,” Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Saturday, before the Mets continued their series with the Braves at SunTrust Park.