The Mets' season begins tonight (two hours from now). That's just wrong. Baseball seasons should begin in daylight, not under the lights. Oh well. Just about all other traditions have been cast aside by those who run Major League Baseball, day-time season openers is just another one.
The Mets have to win this year. That's the difference compared with last year. Last year was like a fairytale. Expectations were restrained and the performance on the field was magical, right up until the final, sickeing, stomach punch-like finish to the season. This year, nothing less than a title will satisfy.
The Mets have a lot of questions heading into the season, but no team is perfect. The team is well-led, has an excellent nucleus of players and the resources to add key components mid-season, if necessary.
