Dems and Mets (Football Here!)

Another set of Democratic presidential debates with the whole field which I only "watched" via social media. Warren and Booker supposedly did well while Biden was decent but had his various tired Biden moments including shaking Harris' hand and calling her "kid." Usual Biden-stan comments such as worried about people going after a primary opponent since Trump is in the White House. So tiring. Can Biden just go? And, Sanders too. He got a few good bits in. But with liberal opposition, his purpose other than "hey these kids are stealing my message" is unclear to me. Too many also-rans will be in the next round.

The Mets are in a seven game winning streak vs. scrubs (Pirates/White Sox a combined 3-17) with Pirates and Marlins ahead. You beat who you face and they are two under and four out. Unlike 2015, when they picked up multiple pieces, it is not just about beating one team and in. Then, the big boys. They picked up Marcus Stroman (two prospects) and helped their WC competitor Phillies (starter starved) with Vargas (getting a minor league catcher). Mets fans can be all gung ho but I'm pissed. They could have kept Vargas and traded Wheeler (multiple suitors; would have received multiple pieces). Keep him for maybe a draft pick? Plus, they made no other trades or pick-ups. One deadline this time.