As the Mets get set to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their 1986 World Championship team, here’s a chronological timeline of how it all came together. Unfortunately, the architect of that championship team, Mets GM Frank Cashen, is no longer with us. But his legacy and the impact he had on our franchise lives on forever. The following shows exactly how all the players from that Mets...
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Jeurys Familia improved to 16-for-16 in save opportunities on Wednesday, when he got Wilson Ramos to ground out to end the ninth and give the Mets a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Familia, 26, also set a new franchise record by converting 32 straight regular-season saves, passing Billy Wagner who converted 31 straight save attempts with the Mets during the 2006-2007 seasons. Since...
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Let me be clear; I don’t really care that Matt Harvey opted not to talk to the media regardless of the hissy fit by the Mets beat writers and columnists this morning. Harvey – or any other ball player for that matter – is under no obligation to meet with media after the game or after an exceptional or dreadful performance. What these media neophytes are quick to forget is that...
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Lucas Duda has been placed on the disabled list the team announced on Monday afternoon. Infielder/outfielder Ty Kelly has been called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and added to the 40-man roster. To make room for Kelly, the Mets designated LHP Dario Alvarez for assignment. Duda was examined by Dr. Altchek this morning at the Hospital for Special Surgery and was diagnosed with a stress fracture in...
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Well that was fun… My first chance to watch an entire Mets game in over a week and the fates treated me to an exciting walk-off victory off the bat of none other than the captain David Wright. What a sight for sore eyes, seeing Wright deliver the game-winning hit and being swarmed by his teammates in joyous celebration. And of course, the first one to race out of the dugout like a Cuban...
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