I've figured out that it takes some good music to inspire me to post on this blog, despite the fact that this is clearly not a blog about music.
The new album by The Black Keys, entitled Brothers, is PHENOMENAL. Blending Blues, Soul and Rock they have made an album with edge that can appeal mainstream. The lyrics are well thought out to boot. "my next girl, will be nothing like my ex girl. I made mistakes back then, i'll never do it again", brilliant. Highly recommend.
Pinch & S'MAC closed a few weeks ago. Put simply, it wasn't performing up to expectations. We were crazy busy 1/2 the week and 1/2 the week the place was a ghost town. Thanks to all supporters of Pinch and P & S, and sorry to the fans. Has been a great bunch of years, and it is bittersweet seeing it go. That said, i remain employed with Ark Restaurants (as before) and am loving what i am doing, and am very happy. New restaurant will be opening in the space in four weeks, and the new concept is exciting and the place is gonna look great. Will update status.
Mets Stuff.
Firstly, this team is better than people are giving credit for. The errors and base running blunders of the past have been eradicated. Jerry Manuel may not be the best as juggling a bullpen, but his staff has taught fundamentals. He deserves credit for that.
Luis Castillo has been performing well (getting on base), but Daniel Murphy, recently off the DL and assigned to Buffalo should take his spot ASAP. He is a prototypical #2 hitter (contact) and has good power for the position. He has played 2B before. People forget how good he was when he came up two years ago. Through 40 games, he had better stats than Ike Davis. Castillo has no upside at all beyond a good on base percentage, whereas Murphy led the Mets in homers last year.
Finally, Roy Oswalt must be a priority. His large salary will take most teams out of the running and also require less compensation. Give up a few double A prospects and nab the guy!
Will be posting more often after this hiatus. Hope everyone is well out there.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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