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What Was Your Favorite Moment of the 2012 Mets Season?
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Basically when I asked this question I expected it would be a toss-up between Johan Santana’s No-Hitter on June 1, or R.A. Dickey’s incredible Cy Young worthy campaign. That’s exactly what we got. But there was a part of me that was wondering and hoping if anyone would bring up the 76 games that the Mets owned the first or second Wild Card spot from early April to late June. It was unexpected and kind of exciting watching all those late inning comebacks and two-out rallies. For a couple of months it felt so good to be a Met fan.
Here’s what the rest of us thought…
Jessica - The no-hitter. It was definitely the first thing that happened at Citi Field that started to make it feel like home. Before, Citi Field seemed like a major upgrade from Shea Stadium, a beautiful facility but not “home.” The no-hitter was the first moment that it felt like home.
Nick - The best moment by far was Johan Santana’s no-hitter on June 1. I will not forget my feelings and where I was siting on that night. These are feelings I never felt before and hope to see a few more in the future even a perfect game.
Mitch - Short and sweet – The best moment of 2012 was Johan Santana getting the Mets first no-hitter.
Connor - The best moment was clearly the no-hitter. It was definitely the high point of the season and not just a one-night thing. It was a symbolic thing that I think really got people believing in the team.
Clare - The popular answer would be June 1, 2012 - but I am going to go with R.A and his amazing season. Not only the pitching, but the book as well. It was a great read.
Barry - I agree that Dickey’s season was the highlight of 2012.
Joe S. - It has to be the Johan no-hitter. It was one of the best moments in the history of team let alone the year and it was something I never thought would happen in my lifetime.
Rob S. - Without a doubt, Johan’s no-hitter. It took 50 years and 8020 games.
Jessep - Any time you have a moment that starts with “where were you when…” it’s logically the best moment of the season. If anybody says anything other than Johan’s No Hitter, I honestly feel bad for them. I think the sour taste of the 2nd half may spoil it for now, but as fans look back on that moment and remember where they were, and how they felt – it’s something that likely can or will only be matched by a World Series championship.
Gregg - Best moment of the 2012 Mets season, was on June 1st, when Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in franchise history. It’s a night I’ll never forget.
Ed – Three words - It. Has. Happened.(Anyone who was watching SNY on 6/1/12 knows exactly what those words represent.)
Dan - As I think back over the year, I can not remember another moment where I got as excited as I did when I heard Howie Rose call the final out of the first no-hitter in franchise history.
Satish – The mo-hitter. No question. Just speaking in terms of specific moments, seeing that no-hitter get thrown was just unreal.
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Is there really any choice here? Has to be the no-no.
Or the last pitch of the season… ;-P
agreed. the no-no.
I was at the no-hitter. It’s not even close. That might be my favorite Mets moment of my lifetime; if not, then definitely the last few years.
It was the no-hitter, without a doubt, for it seemed like a fifty year accomplishment.
I remember the next night going to a restaurant and a stranger was wearing some some of Mets garb – asked if he was a Met fan, he said yes, then we both shook each other’s hand in congratulations.
That was the impact – it was shared by all of us.
Oh I don’t know, how about the look on Collins’ face staring out at the field when the Mets would leave 12-15 men on base and score one run or no runs, game after game after game. Priceless! If I only could have read his mind!!!!!
Obviously it was the no-hitter, but what about May’s top-of-the-9th heroics by rookie Jordany Valdespin against All-Star caliber closer Jonathan Papelbon of the hated Phillies to turn defeat into improbable victory?
I cant decide between the no-hitter or when Alderson said we were buyers and all the Alderson apologists believed him and had a mass orgasm here and on MB.
No hitter for sure, but RAs back to back one hitters was up there for me as well
The No-Hitter is a given…
my other highlights of the season
1) Jeff Wilpon motivating the club by telling them they suck http://www.nesn.com/2012/02/mets-coo-jeff-wilpon-buys-players-underdog-themed-shirts-irks-david-wright-photo.html
2 ) David Wright screaming on Terry Collins and showing he no longer has a vagina
3) Jordany Valdespin’s HR against Phi
4) RA Dickey = Pick a game..any game ( except the Yankee game )
5) Matt Cerrone and Metsblog inaccurately stating that Ruben Tejada dove into 1B…everyday…for 8 weeks…
When did Wright scream at Collins and for what? I dont get to watch all the games out here.
Collins said something inappropriate about David’s mother…or HoJo…
Haha, no what really happened was one of the Mets pitchers hit I believe it to be one of Colorado’s best hitters and in fear of retaliation by Colorado, Terry took out Wright of the game and Wright was pissed. Wright screamed at Terry saying he wants to be in and that if anyone should take the hit for the team it should be him, but Collins didn’t want to risk it (this was in the first half when Wright was dominating).
Something similar happened roughly a week later and Collins kept Wright in and he just took the hit. Needless to say the “MAKE WRIGHT CAPTAIN” shouts were never louder than on that day.
Thats just a rumor
The fact is Terry Collins said something about David’s mother.
Of course when Reyes yells at Jerry because he doesnt want to be taken out of the lineup…
he is called childish and he is throwing a tantrum
his manager is just trying to protect him from injury
When David screams at Terry, he is being a leader.
his manager is just trying to protect him from injury
They might as well change David’s walkup music to the Rocky theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdCrZfTkG1c
Unless above, music really nothing else is close.
David Wright is more cool than people think…
while most of his illogical STANS want him to use this –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guG9cVs3ms4
he’s more likely to use this —> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPqYwS0yUcQ
I loved Johan’s no-no and it brought me to tears of joy when it happened. But Dickey’s entire season was amazing to experience. The double digit strikeouts, back to back one hitters, the shutouts, 20 wins, and hopefully a Cy Young. All that trumped the no-hitter for me. The fact Santana was the worst pitcher in baseball after the no-hitter really soured it for me.
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