Monday Night Open Thread

The Yankees have yet another off-day today — I’m getting sick of all these off-days, aren’t you? — so, while we wait for the next game, I suggest checking out Travis Sawchik’s post on the necessity of mound visits. Aside from implementing a pitch clock, the single best way MLB can improve pace of play is reducing mound visits, especially by the catcher. Do mound visits by the pitching coach actually help at all? No one seems to know.

Anyway, here is an open thread for the evening. ESPN is showing the Cubs and Pirates, and MLB Network will have a regional game later on. There are also a trio of NBA playoff games on as well. No NHL though. No one bothered to force a Game Seven this round. Lame! Talk about anything that isn’t religion or politics here.