This team has been good enough that when one piece isn't working (hitting), another piece bails them out (pitching and defense). Also they've had some real contributions from fringe players- the Adonis Garcias, the Yoan Lopezes, the Nick Plummers, the Patrick Mazeikas. That being said, they need to get a real DH at the deadline.
Okay, that was exactly what they needed to do. No letups. Braves playing the Nats for 4 should be plenty of inspiration because Atlanta can beat up on any non-Mets team.
Alvarez seems at every level to start slow, get adjusted, slow down as they adjust to him, then rake. He's only 20. The Mets have a huge need at DH, but he's not the answer (yet).
Lots of tri-states. Chicago area (WI, IL, IN) Philly (PA, NJ. DE) Boston ( MA, NH, RI) Cincinnati (OH, KY, IN) Pittsburgh (PA, OH, WV) Washington just calls it the DMV
Gotta concur on the 'no cash, forced tip' stuff. We were in section 413 and had access to the Club behind us. Great, we thought, easy access to food and drink. But the help was so slow and stopping to chat with every customer it was ridiculous. Took me 10 minutes to get a can of beer, and then 'suggested' a tip on top of the $15 I just paid. That being said, the food was really good and really expensive. And I got one of those soft-serve ice creams in the Home Run Apple, too. The food probably cost more than the ticket by the end of the day.
For some reason, cars sold to tri-state residents to make Home Depot runs or buy groceries are continually shown doing high-speed donuts in the desert.