This Mets team’s got sunshine on a cloudy day. 

And yes, when it’s cold outside, they’ve got the month of May. 

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The Temptations sang about a beautiful way to endure life’s ups and inevitable downs, and Mets fans enjoy singing along to Smokey Robinson’s most hopeful of hits. But on a baseball field, unendingly pleasant and unfailingly optimistic might have their limitations. 

Some edge is a plus. A little negative emotion during a historic disintegration might be nice.