Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. The New York Mets precarious lead in the National League East is down to 1/2 game over the Philadelphia Phillies. And guess where the Mets travel to for a Friday match-up? Yup, you guessed it, Philadelphia.
You can tell it in his voice. Frank Viola is proud to have been selected to three MLB All-Star Games. Thirty years ago, Viola, along with teammate Howard Johnson, represented the New York Mets as part of the National League squad in Toronto. This was the Long Islander's third time being selected for the Midsummer Classic.
Now let’s take this series in perspective. The Yankees have played 77 games. More than half of the season is left. Yes they have lost all 6 games to the Red Sox but they play them 8 more times in July, 2 more in August and a final 3 in late September. There is time.
You could never have enough good stories to share on Father's Day. Having a catch at a little league field in the early morning before heading out to treat dad to his favorite meal, or tossing a football around, and reminding each other when training camps open, it's fun. It's private time with dad.