There are unfamiliar and somewhat ironic dynamics around the New York baseball teams this spring.

Walk around Tampa, and you will feel an air of hope around Yankees camp. It’s more a feeling of expectation around Mets camp in Port St. Lucie.

This season, the Yankees could pave the way for future titles. The Mets are vying for a championship right now — and without one, this year would be a failure.

Historically, the Yankees have been dominant and the Mets have been, well, at least interesting.