Dave Mlicki’s major league career lasted ten seasons. By comparison, it was a rather modest decade: 66-80, a 4.72 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP. He spent four years with the Mets registering a 24-30 record and an ERA+ of 98. Of the 66 victories in the majors and 24 as a Met, his night at Yankee Stadium clearly stands out. It wasn’t any ordinary game, contrary to what some players may have...
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June 15 covers the spectrum of Mets trades. Each had an impact on the franchise, for better and for worse. By 1969, the Mets couldn’t get much worse. But they were reversing the trend which was their reputation over the first seven years of the franchise. So when the mid-June trade deadline arrived, the Mets—over .500 yet in a rather distant second place—looked to improve the offense to...
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In this series leading up to the MLB Draft on July 17, we’ll look back at the backgrounds of some notable Mets picks prior to their arrival in the big leagues. Last week was the franchise’s all-time home run leader, Darryl Strawberry. Next is someone who is moving up that list at a rapid pace. Before he became Pete Alonso the Polar Bear, he was Peter Alonso the Gator. Alonso received...
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During his years as manager—first with the Texas Rangers and then with the Mets—Bobby Valentine gained a well-earned reputation for finding his way into the spotlight. Many referred to him as “Top Step” Bobby. In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, he affirmed that reputation and sort of dispelled it altogether. It’s hard to be a Mets fan and not be familiar with the sight of...
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In this series leading up to the MLB Draft on July 17, we’ll look back at the backgrounds of some notable Mets picks prior to their arrival in the big leagues. We begin with the No. 1 overall selection 42 years ago. With a smooth hitting motion, Darryl Strawberry belted out 252 homers and drove in 733 runs for the New York Mets. With swift legs, he stole 191 bases. He made seven All-Star...
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