Back to work today! All I can say is thank heavens for anti-inflammatory medications.

The retooling of the Mets resumed with the signing of Pedro Martinez. Although I learned long ago not to get too excited about any acquisitions, I think this is a good thing. Pedro is a solid and reliable pitcher. Is his character suspect? Sure but the Mets can use some life in the clubhouse, any kind of life. Is his salary too much? Sure but the Mets can afford it. Their coffers are loaded and too often they choose not to spend it. (i.e. A-Rod & Vladimir Guerrero) So let’s just hope that Pedro stays healthy and pitches well at Shea. The next step is to improve the offense because that has long been the Mets’ weakest area.

I watched "Camp" yesterday, a very enjoyable indie film about teenagers attending a performing arts summer camp. Good performances from the young actors, funny bits about two drama queens sabatoging each others performances, and a surprise cameo from Stephen Sondheim!