Matt Harvey, 'tough as nails,' rises to stardom

It was only a video game. But in the eyes of Matt Harvey, there are no such things as exhibitions, only competitions. Which is why last week, when he and teammate John Buck were getting beaten badly in a two-on-two game of NHL '13, Harvey could feelSHARECONNECT 17 TWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. NEW YORK -- Armed with a 98-mph fastball and a growing portfolio of modeling photos, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey will take to a familiar mound under brighter lights today at Citi Field as the Would you recognize Matt Harvey if he came up to you on the street? Probably not.It was only a video game. But in the eyes of Matt Harvey, there are no such things as exhibitions, only competitions. Which is why last week, when he and teammate John Buck were getting beaten badly in a two-on-two game of NHL '13, Harvey could feelNew York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey hit the streets for last night's

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