Truman Capote Short Story Discovered, Now In The Strand

 

THE STRAND magazine's newest issue has been released, and it's a special one that features a previously unknown short story by legendary writer Truman Capote.

Ex Marks The Spot: Former Yanks, Mets Star On Opening Day Of MLB Postseason

Zack Wheeler got the start for the Phillies on Tuesday night. @Phillies.

 

The Major League Baseball Postseason commenced on Tuesday afternoon, and all throughout four games of the day, many recent members of the Yankees and Mets shined.

Books: "Brooklyn Crime Novel" By Jonathan Lethem

 

Brooklyn Crime Novel

By Jonathan Lethem

Ecco; hardcover, 384 pages; $30.00; available today, Tuesday, October 3rd 

Jonathan Lethem is the bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Arrest, The Feral Detective, The Fortress of Solitude, and Motherless Brooklyn, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award. He currently teaches creative writing at Pomona College in California.

Cohen On Stearns: "Just so excited to bring on the next chapter of the Mets"

David Stearns (right) soaks in the scene as Mets owner Steve Cohen introduces him to the press on Monday morning. Photo by Jason Schott.

One door closes, another opens for Mets.

On Sunday, they put the 2023 season in the books, to paraphrase Howie Rose, and said goodbye to Manager Buck Showalter, the sun was shining on Citi Field Monday morning as a new era dawned for the Mets. 

Cohen & Showalter On Mets Taking A "Different direction" Heading Into 2024

 

Buck Showalter being greeted by his team heading back to the dugout after delivering the lineup card to the home plate umpire. Photo by Jason Schott.

Before the Mets finale on Sunday afternoon, Buck Showalter made the shock announcement that he would not be returning next season, as he said the Mets would be "going to go in a different direction with the Manager next year."

Buck Addresses His Mets Future

 

Buck Showalter taking the field for the National Anthem. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Sunday afternoon, Mets Manager Buck Showalter gave his usual pregame press conference, with 15 minutes of taking questions largely on how he will assess this tough season and plans for the offseason.

Then, he delivered the following statement:

“(General Manager) Billy (Eppler) came into my office last night. We talked a little bit about next year, and got some new leadership coming in and I want to make sure I get this right.

It reminds me of with Max (Scherzer) when he left. The one thing that bothered him the most was that he felt like his teammates might think that he was jumping shop, which was obviously not the case. So, you know, Billy and the organization, in fairness to me, gave me the option of, you know, if stepping aside, or either, I don’t know what else, but anyway, I appreciated that.

The new leadership, they’re going to go in a different direction with the Manager next year.

Just wanted to let you all know that. I’ve got a lot of things here I could say. I do want to make sure I got some things out there, they have a, just like before, I talked to some of the players today, trying to hit everybody. Talked to the coaching staff, just to give them a head’s up on what’s coming, so - (Buck notices many reporters buried in their phones) you guys are more interested in tweeting this out and being first, so who got first? Who won first? (To one in particular) You didn’t.

I think the Mets fans deserve that, you know. You pride yourself in telling the truth; things are instilled in you.

I was honored to get a chance to manage a second New York team. I’m proud of what the Mets did. We won close to 180 games in two years, especially last year, as much fun as I ever had in the game. It reminded me why I always loved this kind of work. 

I wish things could have gone better this season because the Mets fans deserve that. In my heart, I always wonder what could have happened if this hadn’t happened or that hadn’t happened, but I try not to live in that world.

You know, Steve (Cohen) and Billy, you’ve got good leadership and ownership here, and they’ve got a perfect right to go in a different direction, and I hope you give the next person in this job the same respect you gave me. It’s not the ending I wanted, but I still love the city and the players.”

Showalter then said he has a game to manage and he will address this move after the game. 

Mets players and coaches stood outside the dugout and gave Buck a standing ovation as he delivered the lineup card to the home plate umpire. Photo by Jason Schott.

Mets Sweep Saturday Doubleheader With Phils

 

Taijuan Walker pitching to Ronny Mauricio in the first inning of Game 1. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets swept a doubleheader from their rival Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at Citi Field, as they took the opener, 4-3, and the nightcap, 11-4.