Dec
17
2011

This One’s Dedicated To All Those Amazin’ Memories

An article by Joe D

I’m so sick of reading about the Mets these days. I’m seeing one terrible truth unveiled after another. And though I was warned about everything that was coming down before the Mets break camp next next March, it doesn’t make it any easier to see this once proud franchise disintegrate into oblivion.

This song seems appropriate for now to me… hit play and keep reading…

It reminds me of the good old days when things were so simple and uncomplicated.

It reminds me of the great Tom Seaver and what a treat it was to go to the ballpark and watch him pitch.

It reminds me of Gil Hodges and his enduring legacy and the indelible imprint he left on my heart.

It reminds me of Tug and Kooz and Rusty in 1973 and how I learned that it ain’t really over till it’s over, and of course, Ya Gotta Believe.

It reminds me of how much I loved rooting for Lee Mazzilli and Steve Henderson even though they weren’t superstars and nobody cared what their OPS was.

It reminds me of two high schoolers who ignited the fanbase and led us to another improbable World Series.

And of course it reminds me of the exciting Mike Piazza years and Robin Ventura and Fonzie too…

I’ll always remember Big Shea and the way it would resonate and shake to the roar of the crowds…

So many great memories – too many to mention them all in this short space. Now it’s just black clouds and bad times… Lies and deceptions… Smoke and mirrors…. Shame and embarrassment…

We are trapped in a bad dream and until all the people in charge from the top on down are finally gone, there’s no escaping it.

All I want for Christmas is for Wilpon to sell this team and leave on the next jet to Los Angeles. We need an owner to restore order and breathe respectability back into this franchise.

As much as some of you like to think we’re on the right track – we’re not. We’re just pawns in an elaborate con.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

10 Comments + Add Comment

Met Maniac December 20, 2011 at 5:44 pm

You’re not the only one dialed in, but the percentage of know-nothings is at about 99%.
DaveUpstateNY December 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Good column. I’ve been dialed in since 1964 and have seen many of the lean years. I’m hoping 2012 is not too painful.
Petey Pete December 20, 2011 at 6:16 pm

We are about to enter the underworld, and will not see the light of day for many years to come. Until we stand together and fight back in order to rid ourselves of our one true common enemy. No it’s not the Braves, no it’s not the Phillies, no it’s not anyone in the NL East. It is the Evil Empire, the ruling class. I spit on them! They are worse than Louie XVI, for God’s sake. And you remember what they did to him.

Someday, hopefully before I die, the Mets will rid themselves of the pestilence that blankets them and threatens to smother the very life out of the players and the fans alike. To shed the layer of filth that has entombed us all for so long. To see off, and wave bye-bye to the meddling piss-mongers the Wilpon’s.

Only then will the light appear at the end of this long dark tunnel, this never-ending journey through the underside of professional sports. This unendurable sentence that we, as Mets fans are forced to embrace and find some kind of solace in.
- Original Mets Fan December 20, 2011 at 6:25 pm
  
  Very well said, Petey Pete.
  
  Joe D, your sentiments mimic my own. God willing these owners will be gone soon.
calimetsfan December 20, 2011 at 6:31 pm

Love that positive attitude ya got there Joe. Keep it up bro I look forward everyday to you next doom and gloom the Wilpons suck post. Can’t wait for tomorrows.
- Joe D December 20, 2011 at 6:36 pm
  
  Why wait, Cali? Here’s a free preview… THE WILPONS SUCK!
  - any December 20, 2011 at 7:27 pm
    
    Hey, since there is an “alderson avenue” now, maybe the domain name “wilponssuckonline” is still available?
Des December 20, 2011 at 7:24 pm

It’s fitting that we have poignant music to accompany the bittersweet days we’re going through.

Thanks Beetles and thanks Joe D.
tuck212 December 21, 2011 at 9:41 am

If we all refuse to go to the games, the Wilpons will be forced to sell. It is that simple.
METS62FAN December 21, 2011 at 9:55 am

KEEPING WITH THE MUSICAL THEME, JOE, I BELIEVE THE MOST APT DIDDY TO MARK OUR 50th AS FANS SHOULD BE; “WE GOTTA GET OUTA THIS PLACE”

B4 U KNOW IT SELG WILL BE RESURRECTING HIS CONTRACTION MODEL & WE BE GONE! REPLACED BY THE CYCLONES PURCHASED BY SIENFELD, JAMES & ROMANO.

FON’T LOOK NOW; BUT WE’VE BEEN BERNIED!

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	30	.583	-
Phillies	35	37	.486	7.0
Nationals	34	36	.486	7.0
Mets	27	40	.403	12.5
Marlins	22	48	.314	19.0

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