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Items of note

by Ted Berg on January 28th, 2010 at 9:57 am

Apparently the Mets are bringing back Fernando Tatis. I’m for it.

Toby Hyde investigates the surface-level similarities between Ike Davis and Ryan Braun. If Ike Davis hits anything like Ryan Braun has, the Mets are in luck.

The New York Times examines Taco Bell’s Drive-Thru Diet. I support the hilarity of the concept, but since I’m no fan of the items on the Fresco Menu, I can’t advocate it as a weight-loss plan. Call me when you figure out how I can lose weight via the Crunchwrap Supreme.

The Nets actually won a game. Look at how happy they are.

Finally, the Daily News ran this picture with a story about Toyota’s recent recall, and gave absolutely no explanation as to why this woman has a stuffed snowman buckled into the passenger seat of her car. I find that angle WAY more interesting than the safety recall, and this is from a guy who was strongly considering leasing a Corolla: