Jose Reyes Cleared to Return to New York Mets Camp

Well, finally the New York Mets get some good news.

Good news is a rarity for the Mets, so when it happens and it’s good news about one of their star players, it must be recognized.

The Mets found out yesterday that shortstop Jose Reyes has been cleared to play. His thyroid levels are back to normal.

Reyes has been back home in New York resting and avoiding exercise (sounds like me) until his thyroid levels were back to normal. It’s still uncertain whether or not Reyes will be ready for Opening Day.

Regardless if Reyes is ready for Opening Day or not, this is good news for the Mets. I personally think too much is made in regards to “being ready for Opening Day.”

What’s the big deal if a guy is not in the starting lineup Opening Day? I would rather have a guy miss Opening Day or the first couple of days of the season but be healthy for the other 155 games.

Give me a guy who is healthy in September versus April any day of week, twice on Sunday.

Reyes is just one of the “keys” for the Mets heading into 2010. I say just one of because when a team has that many question marks on its roster, it’s hard to pinpoint just one “key” for their season.

If Reyes can have a season that resembles his 2008 season (.297/16/.358 with 56 steals), then the Mets will be a much tougher out than most people think in 2010.

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