I can absolutely see how he would assume a baseball is lighter. Taking out all of the issues this year with juiced balls, the ball absolutely flies during the game. The hits speak for themselves. But watching throws from shortstop to first or right field to third make it seem weightless. And watching the life on the…

Also Bob Ojeda's changeup

I’m going to throw New Hampshire out there on the beauty/terrible people list. Oceans, beaches, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, you name it. Stunningly beautiful. But the amount of casual sexism, racism, and ageism would stagger you. 

I have already fallen so far behind my almost-4-year-old in creative ways to use the word “butt” and “poop” that I will never be the cool dad. I salute you. Relish the moment. 

That’s the guy! The Mets had been his only team since he was a teenager. Found out they were going to trade him mid-game. Broke down on the field. Ultimately the trade fell through because of health concerns for the other player (oddly enough Carlos Gomez, who they picked up this year anyway....). Wilmer hit a…

Weird to Remember Dave Magadan. Two shocking things I discovered: He was a much better hitter than I remember. I was also shocked to find out that he played until 2001.

The best wakeup time depends on the time of year. I like being downstairs drinking coffee while the sun comes up. It’s peaceful. No kids yet. Etc...

That gif is going to haunt my dreams tonight. Truly, truly disturbing. 

You almost wonder if they took out some insurance policy on Cano for injury, substance use violation, or both, and bet on that paying off.

One of my favorite baseball memories was being in Pittsburgh for a 3 day series between the Pirates and the Giants. Finally on the third day, Benitez came in for the Giants. He did not disappoint. Blew the save. I was finally able to enjoy watching it happen. And his dopey walk back to the dugout was finally…

Familia is horrendous. He always has been. Even when he got 52 saves in a row, he was constantly working out of trouble. The 2015 World Series wasn’t a fluke. It was how he had been performing all season, just with the normal results for such performances. Resigning him this year was an act of insanity. He does not…

I say this as a life long Mets fan, whose day to day mood is unfortunately partially dictated by the team: This is not at all surprising. This sort of dysfunction has been steady through several GMs, managers, and rosters. The mood of the team for years has been a place where good players go for their careers to die.…

“Nothing wrong with a little on-the-job nap here and there.”

Madison Bumgarner and Jason Varitek and I are not on speaking terms. 

I’ve spent years on and off going to the gym. I’m generally in the low-middle end of the weights when I do. I completely understand the fear, since I went through it. However, I’ve never had that happen.

“Petty procedure! Yes! That’s what it was, Your Honor!”
--R. Kraft, massage enthusiast. 

I’m surprised no one mentioned his raucous and joyous laughter. Makes me wonder whether they even met the man. 

Jeff Kent and Justin Turner disagree, sir.

In the remake of Space Jam, the alien who sucks up Durant’s powers is going to get extra long and coordinated thumbs, right? 

At this point, it has to be ownership. They can’t deny it anymore. This issue has affected every manager, GM, player, coach, trainer, and janitor they have had for years. It cannot be all of those other people’s fault.