And we’re back.

The promise of spring has returned.

The sound of ball popping in glove is intoxicating.

It’s mutha f’n spring training my friends.

#36 would be new Mets manager, Mickey Callaway, who is one charming fella. So much so, I had no fear asking him for a selfie post-practice.

Today was in the mid-80’s, nothing but sunshine and a few hours of pitchers and catchers.  I was kind of a Matt Harvey fanboy.

He is on retribution tour 3.0 and here’s hoping he regains his form of 2013 or even 2015.

While the crowds were on the small side since this was only pitchers and catchers practicing  (the first full squad workout is tomorrow), there was still an air of optimism and relief that baseball was back.

And yes, autograph hunting was on full display.

One happy 15 year-old boy and his equally happy father.

And yes, he even took the time out to pose with both mom and dad.

And lest you think my daughter didn’t have any fun, I give you this.

And this: being interviewed as part of the Mets “Kids Clubhouse” where she killed it so much, they gave her close to ten different spots.

And this.

Three more days to go.

And a hell of a lot more Mets to come.

My apologies in advance.