Chillin' on a Sunday with Jared from Jersey

• Imagine if the Mets lost that 20 inning game. I mean, they played 18 scoreless innings got a run in the 19th, then K-Rod blew it. They are so lucky they won it in the 20th 'cause if they lost, it would have been possibly the worst Mets loss in the past three years (and there have been a lot of 'em).
• I love watching position players pitch, so thank you St. Louis Cardinals for that. I feel like the Cardinals weren't even taking that game seriously after awhile (their whole bench was laughing watching Felipe Lopez pitch) , while the Mets were playing like it was game 7 of the World Series. That's what happens when your team is 3-7 and the manager is on the hot seat, I guess.
• Just a borough away from where the Mets play, the Yankees are rolling through opponents like Hit-Girl rolls through bad guys. It's still very early but right now it looks like it's gonna be the Yankees and Rays contending for the AL East, unless the Sox can pull it together (which, ya know what, they probably will).
• Speaking of Hit-Girl, I saw the movie Kick-Ass yesterday and it was very, very good. It easily joins the list of movies that you love to say the title of 'cause it gives you an excuse to curse. It's Right up there with Inglourious Basterds in that category.
• Also, saw Hot Tub Time Machine yesterday which joins the list of movies with hilarious titles that tell you everything about the movie. But unlike Snakes on a Plane, which leads the category of hilarious titles that tells you the whole plot, Hot Tub did not live up to the title and was very disappointing. Instead of going to Hot Tub Time Machine, rent Snakes on a Plane, which I'm convinced will one day get the credit it deserves, and be looked at as a classic (nah probably not, but I can dream, can't I?).

NHL Playoffs

• So far, the NHL playoffs have been incredibly thrilling. It seems like every game is being decided by one goal. If you haven't been watching, turn on Versus tonight and watch. Versus is a channel (yes, you have it).
• If the Devils had lost Game 2 to the Flyers, it would have been over. There was no way the Devils were going into Philly down 2-0 and winning that series. Ilya Kovalchuk is a fascinating player to watch, 'cause he wants to win so much that he's basically trying too hard. I never though I'd criticize a player for trying too hard, but Ilya's gotta chill out. He took three penalties in game 2 and in many ways he's hurting the team more then helping. If he calms down and plays his game, the Devils will be very tough to beat.
• It was funny watching game 1 of the Blackhawks vs. Predators series, with the entire Chicago Cubs team watching from a box. I mean, I highly doubt Carlos Zambrano knows how to play hockey.
• The Washington Capitals are so lucky they won game 2 yesterday, or it would have been panic mode in Washington. I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like Alex Ovechkin underperforms in big moments while Sidney Crosby shines. Sure, Ovie got a goal in game 2 but it was really Nicklas Backstrom who won the game for Washington, while Crosby will literally do anything to help his team win (Check out this play). Crosby's one of the best winners in sports today (Check out this play too, while your at it).

NBA Playoffs

• It's not even close to as exciting as the NHL playoffs until about the semifinals. In my opinion an Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks series isn't exactly the most enthralling thing in the world.
• I am excited to watch the Lakers, Thunder series though. I don't think L.A. will have a problem steamrolling to the finals, but It'll be interesting to see if Kevin Durant can take over the series for a bit and maybe make the Lakers sweat a little.
• It's 74 days until Lebron's a free agent, and then maybe basketball will be relevant in New York again.
• While most of the playoffs games yesterday were low scoring, Denver and Utah forgot they were in the playoffs apparently. The Nuggets beat the Jazz 126-113. That's a lot of points.

And Finally...

This is not related to anything I've just been talking about, but if you live in the New York area go check out the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). There's a really cool exhibit on the top floor (don't bring young kids though; you'll see why).