Agreed about weenies. I think he does a great job explaining models and spending a lot of time outside of work to justify his reasoning, even if others disagree. That says a lot alone.
Fact of the matter is, in Charlotte and most of NC, the most conservative and/or pessimistic person would still be right more often than not.
Brad and Matthew East are the best two mainstream Mets for NC hands down.
And Happy New Year to everyone as well!