When he removed his Mets uniform for the final time he was our all-time leader in hits, runs, RBI, doubles and 2nd in batting average. There was no fanfare, no celebration of his achievements, no day honoring his accomplishments after a decade of playing in New York. Instead, he lumbered away, head down, disgraced, a beaten man. He’s one of very few Mets who can call himself a two-time pennant...
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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by Larry Fleisher and Jerry Beach, both of Forbes, to discuss the latest on negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association and the many hurdles to clear for a 2020 season to go off without a hitch. The guys also discuss Jerry’s new book, The Subway Series: Baseball’s Big Apple Battles And...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News The Mets have issued their first public statements regarding the ongoing nationwide protests, via their social media accounts. According to Craig Calcaterra of NBC Sports, a judge has dismissed Lenny Dykstra’s lawsuit against Ron Darling. Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs wrote a tribute to Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant, which is a beloved Irish...
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Major League Baseball intends to propose another plan as it negotiates with the Major League Baseball Players Association to resume the 2020 season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. This proposal will include a shorter season of around 50 regular season games and would also include the players receiving a full prorated share of their salaries. Under the proposal, MLB would aim to resume games...
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Per their social media account, the New York Mets made their first public statements regarding the ongoing, nationwide protests on Monday. “Queens, NY is one of the most diverse areas in our country. We take pride in our diversity. It is our strength,” the statement read. “That is why we denounce all forms of racism and discrimination. We stand with our state, our city, and...
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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson scored 100 or more runs 13 times in his career and the former Met scored a Major League record 2,229 runs. After the New York Mets were established in 1962, it would take the young franchise nine years until their first player scored 100 runs in a season. This week, I want you to name every player who delivered a 100 run season for the Mets. Can you name all 12...
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