There are no dumb questions. In some respects, the question itself is more enlightening than the answer itself. 

That is the case with Matt Harvey being asked if “he can finally just be a ‘regular guy’ again.”  That’s a loaded question. Does this mean him being a regular guy like you or me (or you)?  Does this mean him being just one of the guys in the clubhouse?  Does this mean Harvey returning to his old self after his first complete year back from Tommy John?  Seriously, it’s a loaded question. 

The fact of the matter is Harvey will never be just a “regular guy.”  He’s been a lightning rod. He was the first pitcher called-up. He gave Mets fans hope. He started an All Star Game, had an incredible 2013, and pitched that incredible World Series game. His innings and starts have been an issue. He’s got a boisterous agent and a high profile off the field. So no, Harvey never was and never will be a regular guy. 

That’s a good thing. 

At his core, Harvey is an ace. Aces are cut from a different material than the rest of us. They go to the mound with a certain swagger that some would call arrogance. His lone job is to get you out. It’s not a problem for him because he’s better than you are. He believes each pitch has a purpose. Each pitch is unhittable. His mindset is important. His stuff puts him on a different level than everyone else. 

So no, Harvey is not a regular guy. I wouldn’t have it any other way.