We’re back!

Neil and Walt assess the season at its midpoint, and in the spirit of the season give gifts to the players and teams that surprised and disappointed us, including:

* The teams that surprised us

* The player that most surprised us

* Barbecue!

* A nice round number is hit and a record is potentially in contention

* A player familiarizes oneself with a bench

* The beginning of year predictions that have already failed

* The Kraken

* The juggernaut in Boston

* A referendum on a team approaches

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