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Keith Hernandez on the '86 Mets, NBA Finals, and the Caps' Wagon
The NBA Finals are essentially over before they’ve even truly begun. After Game 2, Big Cat is ready to read the eulogy for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Between Steph Curry hitting circus shots and LeBron James sporting a blood-red eye that looks like a prolapsed canine eyelid, the vibes in Cleveland are at an all-time low.
Big CatThe Cleveland Cavaliers are dead
Today is Monday, June 4th and the Cleveland Cavaliers are dead. So, so dead.
While the Cavs are struggling, the fashion choices remain a major talking point. LeBron showed up in the suit shorts again, but PFT thinks the credit is being misallocated.
PFT CommenterDraymond Green should get credit for the dress shorts look, not LeBron
Shorts are definitely back. But [LeBron] got co-opted by Draymond Green. Green showed up in some dress shorts, too. I think that's the new look. It's like ACDC chic. Draymond said that he should be getting credit for shorts, not LeBron.
It’s not just the fashion that’s broken; it’s the officiating. After the Game 1 disaster and a questionable Game 2, PFT is convinced the refs are the real stars of this postseason.
PFT CommenterThe referees are taking the torch this postseason by being consistently bad
I think the torch goes to the referees. Yes, the refs were also bad. They take the torch from Kevin Durant. A combination of game one and two. They followed it up. At least they're consistent. They're consistently bad.
The Caps are a Wagon
On the flip side of sports misery, the Washington Capitals are currently the strongest force in the universe. PFT is fully leaning into the ride, spraying champagne at bars and ignoring anyone who tells him to "act like he’s been there before." DC is starving for a title, and with the Caps stealing games on the road, the confidence is at an all-time high.
PFT CommenterThe Capitals are a wagon and I am feeling very confident about them winning the Cup
The Caps stole one at home. They're a great road team. They're not a good home team. So they stole a game at home. I'm feeling very, very confident. I'm going to be down at Game 4 on Monday... The Caps, they're a wagon.
Beyond the joy for the fans, PFT is mostly enjoying the fact that this success has to be eating away at the soul of the city's most hated owner.
PFT CommenterDan Snyder is sitting somewhere pissed off that a DC sports team is actually winning a championship
What I really do like about this run that we're on is that Dan Snyder is sitting somewhere so pissed off. So, so mad that a sports team in Washington, D.C. is winning something.
Keith Hernandez on 1986 and Life with Haji
Mets legend Keith Hernandez joined the show to discuss his new book, *I’m Keith Hernandez*. He’s a guy who lived the ultimate 80s New York lifestyle, but these days he’s more famous for carrying his Bengal cat, Haji, on his shoulder while getting the morning paper. Keith reflected on his career, from his formative years with the Cardinals to the iconic '86 Mets team that took over the city.
When the conversation turned to the modern game, Keith didn't hold back on why baseball feels different now. He has some theories on why the ball seems to be flying further than ever before.
Keith HernandezThe MLB is likely 'juicing' balls by sewing stitches tighter to reduce air resistance
I've talked to Ron Darling... and he says the stitches are sewn tighter. They're not as elevated... Ronnie says when the ball leaves the bat, there's no seams to grab the air and the ball travels further. I never thought of that. And it makes perfect sense. They do other ways too. That little core there, they can make that thing like a rubber band as much as they want. But don't ever admit, throughout my playing day, there has always been talk of the ball's juiced and they want more home runs today. And the MLB will always deny it.
He also thinks the obsession with velocity is ruining the art of the game. He wants to see pitchers actually navigate a lineup rather than just staring at the scoreboard to see if they hit 98 mph.
Keith HernandezRadar guns should be removed from baseball so pitchers actually pitch instead of just throwing hard
I would take the radar gun out. Pitchers watch. I talked to Jacob deGrom, and he said he looks up there, and if he's at 94, he wants to get to 95. You know they're watching and I think just take them off the board... Just so the pitchers would pitch instead of throw. Nothing better than a pitcher that knows how to go out and watch a guy throw a beautiful game.
We also touched on the steroid era and the Hall of Fame. Keith was candid about the guys who cheated and how it affects the legacy of players who did things the right way.
Keith HernandezSteroid users who were caught should not be in the Hall of Fame
He's tainted. You're right. You shouldn't get in the Hall of Fame. Yes, I do [believe that]. If you're caught.
Who's Back and Segments
Who’s Back of the Week featured a deep dive into the 23-day disappearance of Melania Trump. Big Cat is fully on board with the conspiracy theories, mainly because it’s a brilliant way to distract the press.
Big CatMelania Trump's absence is a genius way to control the media narrative
I hope she's just it actually is genius. If I could totally see like President Trump being like, let's just have Melania never be shown in public again. Just so there's always like a conspiracy theory in my back pocket that can take like take control of the media narrative at any point.
In other news, Pusha T officially ended Drake, the FBI is breakdancing in Denver, and Clay Matthews got his face broken by a softball. Big Cat thinks the Green Bay linebacker might be losing his fast-twitch muscles if he can't get a glove up against a slow-pitch lob.
Big CatClay Matthews might be over the hill because of his slow reaction time
I think Clay Matthews might be over the hill because his reaction time was really bad. It was pretty slow. Really slow. This was a softball... You should be able to get your glove up.
At least LeBron is eating an apple at the podium to keep the doctor away.
