Random Comments of the Day - October 3, 2025

• I survived another Yom Kippur.  Lee and I went to services at the Free Synagogue of Flushing.  It was a shame that people had to register in advance and be screened by security guards.  It sad that there is so much anti-semitism today.  Attendance was very low, as a result of the declining Jewish population.  Years ago, the Rego Park Jewish Center had to rent the Lost Battalion Hall to handle the overflow.
• Shelly, a classmate of mine from Forest Hills High School, class of 1967, is organizing a 60th reunion for June 2027.  I appreciate her efforts, but I think it is much too early to plan it.  People from my class were enthusiastic about it, as noted in a Facebook discussion.
• There is an article from SNY by John Harper grading managers and players on their 2025 performance.

The Mets have announced that several members of the 2025 coaching staff will not return next season, including:

• 🔸 Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner
• 🔸 Hitting coach Eric Chavez
• 🔸 Hitting coach Jeremy Barnes
• 🔸 Bench coach John Gibbons
• 🔸 Third base, infield coach Mike Sarbaugh
• 🔸 Catching instructor Glenn Sherlock

I know there will be many changes on the roster, but I will not speculate.