The Carlos Beltran situation has become a whatthef@#$athon as perplexing as Lost, only featuring fewer hot people on the beach and somehow prompting more existential questions. I reserve the right to come back to it in some larger context at some point in the future, but I’m done for now, I think. The Jets are in the playoffs.

Speaking of: Mike Salfino points out an interesting tidbit. Many have suggested the Chargers will use motion to beat Darrelle Revis, but the Chargers have only used motion on pass plays five times all season.

James Kannengieser calls for an end to the constant bluster about Angel Pagan’s baseball IQ. I agree wholeheartedly, but I think it’s a losing battle until Pagan gets more playing time.

No. 11 Georgetown beat Seton Hall last night, avoiding a potential trap-door loss before an eight-day stretch in which they will face the nation’s No. 4, No. 5, and No. 15 teams on the road. The Big East is nuts.