Being a New York Mets fan isn’t an easy thing. When you are one, you’re a die-hard and have stuck through all those upsetting downs and the rare, magical highs. Once September rolls around, fans get into it yet again because the playoff months are over. Predictions are conversed, hopes are displayed, and the season is off. I’m going to start all this hype a little early. What will the NY Mets bring to the table for the 2013 season? First of all, let’s talk about their pitching lineup. The clear-cut front runner is R.A. Dickey. He had a phenomenal 2012 season with 230 strikeouts, 20 wins/6 losses, and a 2.73 ERA. All of this was enough to land the knuckleball pitcher the noted Cy Young Award. He’s been a beacon of light for Met fans last season; a consistent pitcher that can get the job done, something they haven’t had in a little less than 30 years with Dwight Gooden. The question is, will he return? He swears to be committed to the team when others have passed him up, but is that e...
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