Quick Hits on the Postseason

Hey team, sorry for the lack of posts this week. I've been settling into a new job at work and, as ever, the business school applications continue apace.

In spite of it all I've managed to catch some of the playoffs. Allow me to share a few quick thoughts:

1. Aroldis Chapman

I can see why the Mets passed on this kid. Young. Lefthanded. Throws 105 mph. Who needs him!?

Man, did the Reds' defense fail him in Game 2 or what? I might not have cared as much but to have to watch all those Phillie fans rejoice just made it all particularly difficult to stomach. It's looking like another charmed postseason in Philadelphia...

2. Darren Oliver

As I write this, Game 3 of Rangers-Rays is on, and Darren Oliver (RIP) is pitching for the Rangers. I don't know when it happened exactly, but at some point I became convinced that the reason the Mets tanked after 2006 was because they let Oliver go.

Or maybe it was just emblematic of the Mets' failure to sweat the small stuff when it came to roster construction. Omar, we all know, was great at reeling in the big fish, but when it came to guys 20-25 on the roster... not so much.

3. Ian Kinsler just hit a home run

2-1 Rangers, bottom of the 7th, and the home field fans in Texas are going crazy. They're six outs from the ALCS.

I remember when the Mets were in the playoffs. That was fun.

Maybe next year. Probably not.

- A.F.O.M.G.