There's still something magical happening in National League baseball in New York City, and that's been happening for a while now. There's no way to tell if the 2018 Mets will tap fully into a real chance at a championship, but after a couple of days of spirited and emotional play at the start of the season, I have a feeling that this one will be worth the ride.
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Playing Catch at Night, Learning How to Throw
There's a satisfaction to playing catch. The steady rhythm of it, the slow windup and release, the sound of a glove snapping shut. The feel of the red laces on your fingers as you grip the ball, the sun setting, the can of beer getting warm as it sits in the grass, waiting for you … Continue reading Playing Catch at Night, Learning How to Throw