SinceThe70s

Looks like Wheeler gets the start on Wednesday: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23082987/zack-wheeler-wednesday-aligning-new-york-mets-long-awaited-rotation

Sweep! If you were watching til the end, was it me, or was Rhame checking the bench for something before he threw the last two pitches?

I probably posted about 10-15 minutes after it happened, so around 9:30 or so. It happened quick and it didn't register with me at first. They did an up close fan shot of around 4 people. The guy to the left had a knit hat with a Bills logo. Pretty sure the guy 3 over to the right had a Bills cap on. No clue on the two in between, other than I didn't notice anything.

Michael Schenker Group, One Night At Budokan. Always thought this recording captured the big sound of a live band really well.

Anyone else just catch the Bills fans on the Nats/Mets broadcast?

I think you should be asking "Why Does Every Writer Give us An Overview of The Draft Soap Opera?" It's the utter brilliance of the NFL. They took what we all know is a crap shoot (QB or not...Dion Jordan anyone?) and turned it into must-see-TV with a months long build up. How they've managed to keep the NFL in the collective conscience year round is impressive.

I cannot fathom what the families, friends and community are going through. Effin heart-breaking.

Mantle?

Devastating. Thoughts and prayers for the survivors and all of the families affected.

Best part of that signing for me was the acknowledgement by the organization that Wright is done. They should've done that a year or so ago. At the same time I have the utmost respect for Wright and no problem whatsoever with him trying to come back.

I know this isn't Mets, but I don't think this is thread worthy and from what I can tell the folks that frequent this thread might appreciate this. 99 year old man who has been ushering Pirates games since 1936 retires: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23055073/pittsburgh-pirates-99-year-old-usher-phil-coyne-retires-81-seasons In an effort to bring this back to the Mets, a number of years ago an usher brought me and my friends to box seats at Shea. He was an old timer with an obvious love for the game. We got there early and as he was seating others and then as the game went on he came at us with two outstanding trivia questions (the answers have changed for both) 1) Name the only player at each position (3 outfielders, but not distinguished by RF, CF. LF) who won back to back MVP awards. 2) By last name, who has the most home runs for each letter in the alphabet. If anyone is really interested in either of the two trivia questions let me know and I'll start a thread...I know most of #1 off the top of my head and have #2 scribbled down somewhere but like I said, they both changed.

Fake news. I have no daughters.

No worries, this mock has it covered: https://www.draftsite.com/nfl/mock-draft/2018/ Only things that bother me is that it seems obvious we'd take Rudolph at 53, Falk at 56....

I'm with ya on the analytics. Bobby V had a great line about statistics: "They confirm what I see with my eyes". Things have changed a lot since then and I am slow to come around. You know what really sucks? No game tomorrow.

I saw a post game where they were questioning Reyes over Rosario, especially after Rosario had the big hit a day before. One of the talking heads said that Callaway will be playing the whole roster. Reminded me of Bobby V. I can remember going to Shea a few times and me and my friends complaining that he was starting Lenny 'Effin' Harris. And then Lenny would go out and have a big day. Not that Reyes had a big day, I heard he was awful. Anyway, my point is that Bobby kept the bench fresh by giving them starts regularly even at the occasional expense of the starter and what the fans wanted. A lot probably goes into picking and choosing when to sit the starter. Today it may have been because Strasburg was starting.

I saw a replay of the called strike, looked like a pretty bad call. And I heard Bruce had a call go his way before the slam, although I didn't see it. Fine line between winning and losing....even in an 8-2 game. Lets Go Mets!

Ha! I'm following at work. Nothing like seeing that 4 flip to an 8 in the box score! Just as good, deGrom got out of a bases loaded nobody out jam the inning before. And I think Trea Turner was ejected.

No doubt about the Bills being a team that won't let that happen. It would take a brass set to sit back and hope he falls to 12.

I think the top 4 will be gone early too so feel free to take the rest with a grain of salt. Someone passed along the following mock draft which has the Bills taking Mayfield at 12 and Jackson at 22. Two QB's and we keep the rest of our picks. I'd sign up for that in a heartbeat. And then I'd wake up from my dream. https://www.draftsite.com/nfl/mock-draft/2018/

It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World Dr. Strangelove Animal House Vacation

I had a heart palpitation when I saw that Syndegaard was pulled after 4. Then I checked the pitch count, 92 through 4 is a lot, especially this early in the year. And I was OK with pulling Harvey after 5 last night. Early in the year, cold night and he needs the confidence. With that said, I agree about stretching these guys out if they are pitching well. I may have posted this, but the explanation I heard was that if he bats in front of the pitcher he won't see as many good pitches. It also makes it easier for me to swallow Cespedes batting 2nd.

Someone made this point in a thread last night and I thought it made sense. The Rams strategy may be to win now so they can sell season tickets and fill the new stadium when it's open in a few years.

Jairus Byrd had his moment in the spotlight too.

Good one. I'll throw out Ditka trading away his draft for Ricky Williams...and rocking the dreads.

Through the bottom of a glass containing an absurdly strong drink that needs constant replenishment.