[Westheim]

Gelbs’ report on the brisket was the highlight of the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Texans. Okay, Pete yoinking a 2-piece was pretty nice as well, but apart from that? Meh.

Although, if all those 160k pounds of brisket fed to people at the ballpark annually is sourced from Nolan Ryan, who is the principal shareholder of the Round Rock Express’ ownership group – that being the Rangers’ AAA team – and with those two teams inextricably linked to each other, at least the German IRS would very much like to have a look at such an exclusive business relation and the transactions that go on there. But I’m sure it’s all fiiiiine.

Sorry, I’m just such a boring tax accountant.

Gary: “The only team other than the Mets that Pete has not hit a home run against is the White Sox, and he will get that change later this summer.”
Me: Is that before or after the deadline, Gar’?
Answer: August 30 to September 1

(sharply draws in air between his teeth)