The most interesting thing of the Mariano Rivera spitball controversy? We found out a lot more about how and why spitballs are thrown. I always dreamed of doctoring the ball in Little League, just because I thought it would be funny and figured no one would ever suspect it. But we didn’t have the Internet then and no one would show me how.

I know it’s nothing new, but nothing says “postmodern absurdity” more than when the New York media discusses how an athlete or coach handles the New York media.

Brooklyn Met Fan asks a question I also asked last night: “Izzit just me or has umpiring as a whole gotten significantly worse this season?”

The Jets’ offensive line has been zone blocking more on running plays, which could explain the slow start to their run game.