SinceThe70s

Be careful what you ask for. Long season. Brutal losing the game on walks but we don't tie it without two free passes in the 9th.

One of my favorite lines came from my sister-in-law talking about family vacations to Disney or wherever: "It's not really vacation, it's just going away". For me vacation is getting away from work to the point that I'm not thinking about work. Usually takes a few days to get to that point.

I work for a company that's been going through lay-offs, down-sizing, right-sizing, re-orgs for way too long (dying industry). I can't tell you how many times the "unfortunates" who were let go show up 6 months later looking physically better with a positive mental attitude...and some that I knew well said they drank a lot less. I've been one of the "fortunates". Been with the company a long time and I'm in a good place wrt vacation/sick/personal time. Started taking longer vacations a number of years ago and I strongly advocate it. Getting out of the office for a week is nice, adding a few days or another week makes a big difference. Do it if you can...and if you think you can't, question whether that's true.

IMO this is spot on. As is a previous comment you made that ultimately if the league loses money than the players will too.

I could go with the Broncos because me and the fam were there or the Colts for obvious reasons but I'll go with the Jags. Sitting on the edge of my seat all game for a playoff game was great even though we lost. My kids still make fun of my reaction every time I was sure Tyrod was gonna get picked. The other games were more euphoric (including Dalton-Boyd) but it was great to have that win or go home feeling again.

As much as I profess not to be a stats guy, I do like a good stat and SNY posted this before the game tonight. Mets pitchers ERA with Mesoraco behind the plate < 2.00 without > 4.00. Of course he never had to catch Harvey ? and I assume not Vargas. And on a personal note, looks like I'll be attending a Mets game up at Fenway in September with some friends from college. Maybe we'll bring in Hanley Ramirez for an Omir Santos moment.

Matz got killed for his last outing but it really came down to the HR he gave up with the pitcher on deck (which was bad). Tonight he got out of that bases loaded jam (which was fortunate, ball made it to the warning track). I'm more concerned that he stays healthy and so far so good this year. But what do we do with Nimmo? A year ago I had written him off as a career minor leaguer but I'm becoming a convert. Problem is we already have too many left handed bats in the outfield. No way I'm giving up on Conforto but Nimmo's been the better player this year IMO. And this team needs Bruce to be Bruce. I get that A-Gon is an obvious target but the thought of Bruce at first frightens me. Regardless, nice bounce back road win after a tough home loss the night before. It's been a good seven days after a rough stretch. Let's Go Mets!

I wasn't suggesting we cut and run with Familia, just my impression that since the WS he hasn't seemed as good as he was and it's something I'm keeping an eye on. I'm not a stats guy, but I took a look after you pointed out his 2016 saves. Here's his save percentage the past few years (saves vs. save opportunities): 2015: 43/48 (90%) 2016: 51/56 (91%) 2017: 6/7 (86%) 2018: 13/17 (77%) Looking just at blown saves you're right about 2016 but he's below par this year. In fairness I'd throw out this year as being a good indicator since it's a small sample, but it is cause for concern Looking at some other stats (ERA/Avg/WHIP) indicates that he hasn't been as good: 2015: 1.85/.207/1.00 2016: 2.55/.220/1.21 2017: 4.38/.231/1.46 2018: 2.35/.212/1.13 It wouldn't surprise me if there are stats that show something different, that's always a pitfall of relying solely on stats IMO, but maybe what's happening is he's getting the saves but their more stressful.

Seems like he hasn't been the same since the World Series.

I seriously doubt he'd do that. I read recently that they plan on playing Dominic Smith in the outfield a few times a week. Speculation was to make room for Alonso at first.

First off, thanks. So I got back from the 6th grade concert tonight around 8 and saw a text from my friend complaining about Reyes and his .132 batting average. I shot him down asking how many at bats and making the point he's the 25th man and no more than an insurance policy for Rosario. Then I saw the game highlights and one of his two errors. He has never shown a feel for third base and they obviously have no trust in him in the outfield. And you're right about no risk clearing waivers. Plus they've started Guillorme over Reyes against righties. I owe my friend an apology.

I was thinking William Devane. Maybe, maybe not but one thing is clear to me. Whoever it looks like pees standing up.

Some thoughts on Bautista: - he's a player I've disliked from afar for awhile. I only know what I've seen and heard from highlights and headlines but he seems like a jerk - he did nothing with the Braves - Flores has shown consistently that he is not an every day player. He crushes lefties but is a liability in the field. - Bautista's redeeming qualities are that he bats right and plays LF and 3B and he used to be a power hitter Conclusion: I'm worried about the Cespedes injury and to a lesser extent Frazier's. This looks like a low risk attempt to catch lightning in a bottle...with a low probability of success.

I agree about instant reply...but only up to a point. I just want them to be able to correct the obvious mistake. The rest just takes away from the game for me. 100% agree on balls and strikes and the human aspect of umping.

For the most part I won't see a band in the summer unless its outside. Going to Magpie Salute and Gov't Mule at Jones Beach. Mule is doing a Pink Floyd set. Wish You Were Here doing a normal set. Maybe see Umphreys at the Great South Bay music fest a few days later.

Do you REALLY believe that an NHL expansion teams success has any relevance to what happened at that school today?

Maybe Sarah Purcell and Skip Stephenson can help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_People

Lagares out for the year with a toe injury. Looks like the free fall continues.

Great point. The human side...I like it, could be a factor. I had no idea about Frazier. All too often we look at these players as faceless automatons. The analytic geeks are probably good at the long term trends and probabilities but short term a managers judgement is equally important IMO. But I still want more HR's from Bruce

Jay Bruce needs to go a run. Can't will it to happen but as my Dad would've said: He's due.

Very cool. I heard nothing but Yanny in the original. Check out this link where they play it at different pitches: https://www.cnn.com/videos/cnnmoney/2018/05/16/laurel-yanny-pitch-zw-orig.cnn My wife, son and I just listened to the different pitches. My son heard nothing but Yanny the whole time. My wife and I heard both depending on the pitch. But for the most part she heard Laurel when I heard Yanny.

I'm not an X's and O's guy, but I also remember the delayed hand-offs (counters?) that always seemed to work.

I remember Flutie tossing him a lateral downfield for some extra yardage at my first ever game at the Ralph. BTW, not sure if it was mentioned but Happy Birthday Thurman! I found out earlier today that he and my eldest son were both born on May 16.

IMO Torre's greatest skill as a manager with the Yankees was his ability to manage the clubhouse (and press) not the game. Always hard to find the line between a good/bad manager and the talent he's working with. The talent that's been handed to Boone is remarkable but I give him credit for weathering a slow start in a hyper-critical market. And at this point it's hard to argue with anything Cashman does with the team. BTW, I hate the Yankees, they are no fun to watch for me. Lets Go Mets!

Jimmy Johnson begs to differ. Which isn't to say I'm advocating that style. The problem with Rex wasn't his mouth, it was his inability to back it up (i.e. - coach). McD is boring and sticks to the script. Doesn't bother me as long as he's getting as much as possible out of the team.