11 Hours of Mets Baseball in 2 Days

Last night the Mets lost to the Phillies 5-4 in 14 innings while today in a game that started at 3 PM the Mets won 5-4.  At least they didn't lose both games.  They had a 4-0 lead in today's game, but the Phillies tied it up. Jacob DeGroom pitched a good game, but the Mets couldn't hold the lead.  They called up journeyman pitcher Buddy Carlisle who pitched 3 scoreless innings to win.  I just don't like the idea of bringing in a pitcher to get just one out.  It really depletes the bullpen, but that is today's style of managing.

Today's box score

Let's Remember Dave Herman for His Good Work in Radio

Last year Dave Herman was accused of luring a 7 year old girl to the Virgin Islands for sex.  He was awaiting trial in Newark, but it was reported today that he died in custody.  It is very sad that a person's life should end that way.  But, he was still innocent since he was not yet proven guilty.

In any event we should remember Dave for the fine work he did as a radio personality for WNEW-FM during that station's hey day.  My condolences to his family.

Beatles Rarity - Sweet Georgia Brown sung by Tony Sheridan

This song goes back to the early Beatles days when they sang backup for Tony Sheridan.  I don't remember when Sweet Georgia Brown was first used as the theme for the Harlem Globetrotters. I picked this when I was "music director" for 30 minutes on Pop Gold Radio a few weeks ago.

Pirates 5 Mets 3 - Another Boring Afternoon at Citifield

It looks like things are going from bad to worse for the Mets as they lost a Memorial Day game 5-3   Pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched well and even got 2 hits, but the bullpen could not hold a 2-0 lead late in the game.  Jose Valverde pitched terribly and was released at the end of the game while batting coach Dave Hudgens  was also fired and replaced by Lamar Johnson.  Maybe they should have made deGrom the pitching coach as he has gotten 4 hits in his first 5 at bats.  If the team does not improve could Terry Collins be next to go?

Game Recap

Diamondbacks 3 Mets 2 on Bob Dylan's Birthday

It is the same old story with those stinkin' Mets, no hitting.  The only highlight of the game was a home run by David Wright which made the score 3-2.  David also had a single and a double and just lacked a triple to hit for the cycle.  I just hate it when a relief pitcher comes in to pitch t one or two batter.  This is why most games are more than 3 hours.

Box Score

Saturday is Bob Dylan's 73rd Birthday

What else can I say?  May Bob stay Forever Young.  My song for his 73rd birthday is Gotta Serve Somebody.  Here is a live version from Lake Placid, NY in 1999.

More Staycation Notes

The nicest thing about a staycation is not having to put up with public transportation.  I don't have to worry about train delays or passengers blocking doors and any other nonsense.  Today I will be taking the subway to lower Manhattan to meet Roy for lunch.

Since there was a threat of rain yesterday I decided to to see "The Other Woman" at the local multiplex.  I was the only customer in the auditorium that had about 200 seats.  I guess there is usually not many movie patrons on weekday afternoons.

Julia Collins has now won 14 games on Jeopardy.  I assume that she will not be interviewed on TV until her run on the show ends.  I was able to watch Who Wants to Be a Millionaire a few times this week.  Three out of the last 4 contestants got the $1000 consolation prize while the other person just won about $7500.  I really think the staff at Jeopardy does a better job of screening contestants since there have been so few big winners on Millionaire.

So far I have resisted the temptation to look at my work e-mail.  On my phone I just observed that there are about 200 unopened e-mails in my work account.  Likely 90% of them are either from advertisers or listservs and are not relevant.  I will wait until I return to work on Tuesday to read them.