Skip skipped a recent start, so a sluggish start should be expected. Who expected Ketel Marte to be discussed in the latest Shakes Snowdown? That guy with his hand raised, that's who!

How about the change of seasons from the safety of spring training to the end of the summer equinox. But that differs from the Labor Day weekend, which is unofficially when some teams really should pack it in. But I'm not bitter my team's been out of it for weeks. Not at all.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 230

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And just like that, the dog days of August are done, and the final stretch of the season starts...for those with something to play for. For months, the Mets have been playing for the love of the game and ticket-paying fans like I was to end the 8th month!

I'll discuss my thoughts about Citi Field with the Terminal's unofficial Stadium Chaser Josh Sarfity. We'll talk sightlines, foresight on the recent prospect overhaul, and oversight on what POBO David Stearns has done so far.

This Just In - here's where we are likely to disagree and continue this for a lot longer than usual.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 18

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A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.

Tonight is the Finals of the Queens Bracket based on the 18th article in the RDAT series - ‘One Love’ vs. ‘In Da Club’

The overall top seed is tested by an artist on a similar path, discovered by the streets on a track many might not have heard when it first was released. Now with history's grace, 'How to Rob' opened eyes like 'Live at the BBQ' way back when. When a hot verse was enough.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 2022

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