This week on The Put it in the Books Show, Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe (still comfortably ensconced behind the wall) are holding the fort as Keith takes a break—hopefully, to find some answers for our beleaguered Mets, but probably just to avoid watching the games. It's getting tougher for fans to sit through these performances; it’s like expecting a gourmet meal and getting ballpark nachos—stale chips with a side of disappointment. The Mets are in desperate need of an ace, with Kodai Senga’s return looking more like a 'Coming Soon' teaser that’s overstayed its welcome. Meanwhile, the big bats are asleep at the wheel, and we're all nervously waiting for them to wake up before it’s September and the car’s in a ditch. Down at third base, it's Vientos versus Baty in a showdown that’s got more eyes on it than a subway rat dragging pizza. Who will claim the hot corner? And more importantly, can either make third base great again, or at least serviceable? Chatter among the players has some wondering if they’re talking too much and playing too little. It’s like they’re trying to win games with words rather than bats and gloves. And on a hopeful note, Francisco Alvarez might soon be back from his thumb injury, hopefully thumbing his nose at pitchers across the league—if he can swing the bat without wincing, that is. Tune in for all this plus our usual no-holds-barred commentary. It might not make the Mets play any better, but at least it'll make you laugh about the pain. After all, isn't suffering through sports together what fandom is all about? #Mets #PiitB