A few thoughts going into a rare September Subway Series

Song playing when I started writing this: “Planet Roaring” by Duran Duran

Oh my goodness it’s a September Subway Series that actually means something! Remember how ridiculous we all thought this was way back when we first saw the 2015 schedule? But it wasn’t ridiculous for the same reason then as it is now. Back then, we just thought it was silly because why schedule a Subway Series so late in the season? Why make it more important than it should be? Now we’re all thinking, “Why on earth should the Yankees and Mets play games against each other when there are playoff implications for both teams?” It’s because MLB hates us all and also has the worst timing. Who knew that both teams would be a…