New York Mets: Four bold predictions for the 2017 season

Cristian Rabinowitz • 01/13/2017

Jun 28, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) looks to pitch as rain comes down during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Harvey will be an ace again

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he next prediction will excite fans, as Harvey will bounce back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and win the National League Cy Young award and Comeback Player of the Year for a second time.

Harvey will return and sweep the baseball world off its feet, much like he did in 2013 when he first burst onto the scene. He was considered one of the brightest young pitchers in the game, but unfortunately, injuries have held the star back.

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The “Dark Knight” will have a year that Mets fans haven’t seen since Dwight Gooden. Harvey will start 30 games and win 20 of them, but those wins won’t be the most impressive thing he does.

Harvey will post an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP below 1.00, which will ultimately garner him the two aforementioned awards.

Not only will this put Harvey back on the huge contract radar, but this will improve his trade stock, forcing trade talks on the Mets who will need to consider moving the star for a huge haul if they feel they won’t be able to re-sign him after 2018.

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