He was the last lockdown Mets closer until Diaz.

Familia came close, but Wagner nearly always cam through.

I need an update or my brain is going to implode like a neutron star. Most reports say both sides very much want to do a deal. I expect they didn't talk much today. The Mets still want him; this were a five-year deal, it would have gone through already. The problem seems to be that there a potentia...

My reaction

I felt there were three players that were essential to sign: Diaz, Nimmo, and DeGrom.

I most remember seeing him pitch in Chicago. I hadn't been to a Mets game in over 30 years. But when I visited my daughter, I realized the Mets were in town. I had three choices to watch pitch and I chose DeGrom. Not a good game for him -- he gave up four runs in five innings, but the Mets tied it a...

They can't spell "Alomar"?

But then there's also the guy who, tipped off by protesters to his home address, traveled across the country with the intent to kill Kavanaugh. And the ones who publicize where Amy C. Barrett's young children go to school. Those threats, and intended actions, are every bit as objectionable as assho...

Wish You Were Here is a better album than Dark Side and I'll die on that hill. I'm pretty sure Animals will always be my favorite though. I was a Pink Floyd fan fairly early. I bought Dark Side the week it came out. It wasn't quite a disappointment, but I felt it was not up to the standards of Umma...

1. Allman Brothers Band Live at Fillmore East
2. Live at Leeds -- the Who
3. Mad Dogs and Englishmen -- Joe Cocker
4. One for the Road -- the Kinks
5. Full House -- J. Geils Band

1. Spirit -- The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus One of the greatest rock albums, with plenty of variety and twelve terrific songs, in a variety of genres. Nothing is dull. The group was breaking up and they knew it, and wanted to go ut with a bang. They succeeded. Blood Sweat and Tears -- Child is...

I would have no way of knowing. My experience is that friends of mine who were followers would return from the show and tell me it was great. I'd name a song or two I knew (and maybe even kind of liked) and ask if it was part of the set list. They never seemed to know. There are playlists of most e...

Neal Adams (1941-2022) For my money, the greatest comic book artist of his era. https://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4zqsphDe21qz4kbl.jpg http://www.vaultcollectibles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/neal-adams-signed-signature-autograph-art-print-batman-dark-knight-221-1-199x300.jpg https://i0.wp.com/...

Physically, I've been called Jerry Garcia, Santa Claus, and Kenny Rogers.

I find him very impressive. Elephant is a fine album.

Fun fact: he gave lessons to Jimmy Page and the Edge (for $5)

Citibank, obviously.

For older fans, https://www.rheingoldbeer.com/

The Amazing Johnathan, "magician" and comedian, 63. One of the funniest comedians I've ever seen. His act was purportedly his doing magic, but he rarely got a trick completed. He used everything -- prop comedy, violence, silly one-liners -- and kept it up nonstop. You never knew what might...

Brutal obituary.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/da ... d=31981585

Harry Mathewson https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mathehe01.shtml For decades, he shared the record for the most wins by two brothers. Dutch Zwilling https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/z/zwilldu01.shtml Played his entire ML career in one city, and played for every major league tea...

My high school math teacher, Hal "Goldie" Goldsmith: https://www.baseball-reference.com/play ... ha01.shtml

School legend had it he struck out Babe Ruth, but it couldn't have happened in the regular season.

I'm eligible due to my age and the college arranged for vaccinations for their employees. I had my first shot two weeks ago and am scheduled for my second on the 27th. They had enough doses so my wife could get hers, too. I suspect it's because the college has a number of Franciscan friars who are g...

Loved the movie. Still keep remembering this scene. Paul Dooley was wonderful.

There is a potential shortage of carbon dioxide gas for carbonation, which may be why some retailers are gouging.

Top ten from 1970 (back then) 1. Spirit "Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus" 2. Who "Live at Leeds" 3. Traffic "John Barleycorn Must Die" 4. Soft Machine "Third" 5. Grateful Dead "American Beauty" 6. Kinks "Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround&qu...