Make sure you check out this post by Jeff Sullivan on what might be the beginning of the end for pitch-framing. There seems to be some evidence umpires are aware of the emergence of framing as a valuable and sought after skill, and have made some adjustments to eliminate those extra strikes. Several of the game’s top pitch-framers saw their numbers take a big hit last season, including Brian McCann. Interesting stuff.
This is tonight’s open thread. The Knicks, Nets, and Devils all have games this evening, plus there’s some college hoops on the schedule as well.