Because Tiki Barber texted something over the weekend that I have to admit, bothered me.

And then, okay, fine, it's a sports opinion I disagree with.

It's not the end of the world, but it led to a dream that woke me up in a cold sweat.

I'm going to read the text message.

Do you give me permission to read a private text message?

Yes, I give you permission, Evan.

All right, thank you very much.

Tiki writes, it's only one series, but, first of all, whenever you start a message that way,

know it's going to annoy me because it's early in the season, but okay,

it's only one series, but the Mets definitely are going to need to add a bat.

So I see that, and I'm like, they're definitely going to need to add a bat with three games into the season.

And you're like, facts?

No, I actually don't agree with you.

Yeah, you do.

I don't.

Not yet.

Is it possible in July?

I'll say, boy, go back to that text message in March.

Tiki was right sure. But as we sit here today, I still believe the offense is going to score a crap ton of runs.

And I believe Francisco Alvarez will come back.

And I believe Pete Alonzo will hit.

And I believe that Jeff McNeil is going to be an option at second as well.

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