The Mets and Matt Harvey had a contemptuous weekend, resulting in a three-game suspension for the pitcher. The story differs based upon who you're listening to, but essentially Harvey didn't show up to the stadium on Saturday and the organization didn't like it. Lindsey Adler at Deadspin writes about the increasingly combative relationship between the two parties.
Later today I'm heading to Indianapolis to watch Yoan Moncada, the number one prospect in baseball according to MLB.com. So far this season he has a slash line of .352/.427/.565. In the midst of a season filled with boring mediocrity at the major league level, I hope to catch a glimpse of a bright future for the Sox tonight.
Today is Monday, which means a new episode of A Foot in the Box is out. On this week's episode, we catch up with a listener in Seattle, recap the most ridiculous things we've observed in the stands while attending a baseball game, and go deep on former Red Sox Tony Conigliaro. Give it a listen on your way to work tomorrow.