Good Morning. Happy Birthday Phil Regan. Mets beat Reds 3-2, St. Lucie walks off season opener, Brooklyn, Syracuse and Binghamton all fall.
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4/5/2024 Box Score - Mets 3 Reds 2 Francisco Lindor#; SS 0 for 2; 1 RBIs; 1 walks; Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 5; 1 RBIs; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Brett Baty*; 3B 2 for 4; Starling Marte; RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Tyrone Taylor; LF 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; 1 K; error (interference); Harrison Bader; CF 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walks; 2 Ks; DJ Stewart*; DH 0 for 1; 2 walks; 1 K; Zack Short; PR-DH 0 for 0; Jose Quintana*; 5.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 5 hits; 4 walks; 4 Ks; Drew Smith; (W, 1-0) 1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K; Brooks Raley*; (H, 2) 0.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Adam Ottavino; (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Edwin Díaz; (S, 1) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; error (fielding);
"He's playing very good defense right now."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
Carlos Mendoza talks about Brett Baty's defense so far this season: pic.twitter.com/spxdCeGZWQ
Sage advice from Brandon Nimmo. pic.twitter.com/N2ftuNWQuX
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
"It's pretty cool to see how good of a third base he's playing right now"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
Jeff McNeil talks about Brett Baty's play at third base: pic.twitter.com/0gD7OBVHqv
Edwin Díaz says he has a bet with his brother as to who will get more saves in Reds-Mets games this season.
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
The loser has to play for a Díaz family dinner 😂 pic.twitter.com/PzFXBAZKSS
Brett Baty talks about his two stellar defensive plays tonight: pic.twitter.com/IkpSWdhr3T
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
Brett Baty was asked what games like tonight do for his confidence:
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
"It helps, but the bigger thing is that we won a really tight ballgame today." pic.twitter.com/GGpcdEyUYe
"Oh my God, that was amazing!"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2024
José Quintana talks about Brett Baty's diving catch at third base: pic.twitter.com/5sYeMVl52f
J.D. Martinez will DH tonight and tomorrow at Single-A St. Lucie. The Mets will revisit after that. The earliest he could join the Mets would be Monday in Atlanta, but the team isn't committing to that. "It's still fluid," says Carlos Mendoza.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 5, 2024
Julio Teheran will start Monday in Atlanta for the Mets. He'll be good for 70-75 pitches.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 5, 2024
Potentially out of the bullpen tonight as well, if needed.
Mets (2-5) @ Reds (4-3), 4:10 pm
CIN: Nick Martinez (#28, 33, RHP, 0-0, 5.40)
NYM: Luis Severino (#40, 30, RHP, 0-1, 5.40)
- Former Mets All-Star, Pat Zachry, involved in infamous trade to Mets in Tom
Seaver deal, dead at 71
- Mets escape with win over Reds despite offense’s continued
ineptitude
- Mets reliever designated for assignment after rough outing
- Mets
teammates help Luis Severino fix this wayward pitch "In his season-opening dud, Luis Severino lost his sweeper...Severino’s confusion led to a talk this week in the bullpen with Sean Manaea and Yohan Ramirez, who both throw sweepers, and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner...Severino realized he had subtly lost the grip that he used during a successful spring."
- Slumping Mets infielder got encouraging words from teammate before
crushing homer
- Pitching Powers Mets To 3-2 Win Over Reds
- Game Chat: Mets vs Reds, 6:40 PM
- Roster Updates: Martinez to DH in Minors, Nimmo Day-to-Day
- Mets Announce Julio Teheran Signing; Michael Tonkin DFA’d
- Series Preview: Mets Searching for Success in Cincinnati
- Where Mets’ Top 30 Prospects Will Start 2024 Season
- 2024 Season Preview: Low-A St. Lucie Mets
- 2024 Season Preview: High-A Brooklyn Cyclones
- Jose Buttó and Reed Garrett Impress in Mets’ First Victory
- Syracuse Rallies to Win in Christian Scott’s Debut
Syracuse:
- Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse falters on freezing Friday night in Scranton, falling 8-4
- 4/5/2024 - Box Score: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 8 Syracuse Mets 4
- Luisangel Acuña; SS 0
for 5; 1 K; Drew Gilbert*; CF 2
for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Mark Vientos; 3B 1
for 5; 2 Ks; Ji-Man Choi; 1B 0 for 4; 1 K; Trayce Thompson; DH 0
for 4; Yolmer Sahchez; 2B 0
for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K; Ben Gamel*; LF 3 for 3; double; HR; 2 runs; 2
RBI; 1 walk; Rylan Bannon; RF 1
for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Austin Allen*; C 1
for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Dominic Hamel; (L,
0-1) 2.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 2 hits; 7 walks; 3 Ks; Josh Walker*; 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Shintaro Fujinami; 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Eric Orze;
1.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 3 walks; 2 Ks; Jon Duplantier; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 walks; 2 Ks;
- Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 4/5/2024
Tough night for the @SyracuseMets as they fall 8-4. Catcher Austin Allen a 2 run HR off Ex-Met Phil Bickford. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks @TheBaseballHut pic.twitter.com/glNDRe2lA3
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2024
- Luisangel Acuña; SS 0 for 5; 1 K; Drew Gilbert*; CF 2 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Mark Vientos; 3B 1 for 5; 2 Ks; Ji-Man Choi; 1B 0 for 4; 1 K; Trayce Thompson; DH 0 for 4; Yolmer Sahchez; 2B 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K; Ben Gamel*; LF 3 for 3; double; HR; 2 runs; 2 RBI; 1 walk; Rylan Bannon; RF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Austin Allen*; C 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Dominic Hamel; (L, 0-1) 2.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 2 hits; 7 walks; 3 Ks; Josh Walker*; 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Shintaro Fujinami; 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Eric Orze; 1.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 3 walks; 2 Ks; Jon Duplantier; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 walks; 2 Ks;
Tough night for the @SyracuseMets as they fall 8-4. Catcher Austin Allen a 2 run HR off Ex-Met Phil Bickford. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks @TheBaseballHut pic.twitter.com/glNDRe2lA3
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2024
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Game Recap and Highlights: Binghamton Falls to New Hampshire in Tight Battle in 2024 Season Opener
- 4/5/2024 Box Score: New Hampshire Fisher Cats 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2:
- Jett Williams; SS 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1
stolen base; error; Rhylan Thomas*; LF 0
for 4; 1 K; Alex Ramírez; CF 2
for 4; double; 2 stolen bases; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kevin Parada; C 0
for 2; 2 walks; 1 K; Matt Rudick*; DH 0
for 3; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Jeremiah Jackson; 2B 0
for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; JT Schwartz*; 1B 1
for 4; 1 K; Brandon McIlwain; RF 0
for 4; 1 K; José Peroza; 3B 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI;
error; Joander Suarez; 5 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Carlos Guzman; (BS,
1) 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; Daniel Juarez*; (L,
0-1) 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Nolan Clenney; 1.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
- 4/5/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
- Mets AA Roster Moves - 4/5/2024: OF Joe Suozzi placed on the Development List; RHP David Griffin has been assigned to AA Binghamton; RHP Justin Jarvis added to Binghamton roster and placed on the 7-day IL; OF Jaylen Palmer added to Binghamton roster and placed on the 7-day IL; RHP Cam Robinson added to Binghamton roster and placed on the 7-day IL.
We are SO back
(Thanks José Peroza) pic.twitter.com/wsY2EnaTiq
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 6, 2024
- Jett Williams; SS 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 stolen base; error; Rhylan Thomas*; LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Alex Ramírez; CF 2 for 4; double; 2 stolen bases; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kevin Parada; C 0 for 2; 2 walks; 1 K; Matt Rudick*; DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Jeremiah Jackson; 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; JT Schwartz*; 1B 1 for 4; 1 K; Brandon McIlwain; RF 0 for 4; 1 K; José Peroza; 3B 1 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; error; Joander Suarez; 5 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Carlos Guzman; (BS, 1) 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; Daniel Juarez*; (L, 0-1) 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Nolan Clenney; 1.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
We are SO back
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) April 6, 2024
(Thanks José Peroza) pic.twitter.com/wsY2EnaTiq
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Game Recap and Highlights: ‘Rocks Ruin Opening Night For ‘Clones
- 4/5/2024 Box Score: Wilmington Blue Rocks 4 Brooklyn Cyclones 1
- Ryan Clifford*; LF 0
for 3; 2 walks; William Lugo; SS 2
for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Stanley Consuegra; RF 2
for 5; 2 Ks; Nick Lorusso; 1B 1
for 3; 2 walks; Junior Tilien; 3B 0
for 4; 1 K; D'Andre Smith; 2B 0
for 4; 2 Ks; José Hernández; DH 0
for 4; 1 K; Drake Osborn; C 1
for 4; double; 2 Ks; Omar De Los Santos; CF 0
for 2; 1 run scored; 2 walks; 1 K; Noah Hall; (L, 0-1) 3.2 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs;
5 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Victor Castaneda; 0.1 innings; no runs; Douglas Orellana; 3 innings; no runs; 4 hits; 2 Ks; Diosmerky Taveras; 1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K;
- Tonight's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 4/5/24
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/5/2024
William Lugo gets Brooklyn on the board with an RBI single in the top of the 7th, but the 'Clones still trail 4-1 as we play in the 8th. pic.twitter.com/2E02m0Fqd3
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) April 6, 2024
- Ryan Clifford*; LF 0 for 3; 2 walks; William Lugo; SS 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Stanley Consuegra; RF 2 for 5; 2 Ks; Nick Lorusso; 1B 1 for 3; 2 walks; Junior Tilien; 3B 0 for 4; 1 K; D'Andre Smith; 2B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; José Hernández; DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Drake Osborn; C 1 for 4; double; 2 Ks; Omar De Los Santos; CF 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 2 walks; 1 K; Noah Hall; (L, 0-1) 3.2 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 5 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Victor Castaneda; 0.1 innings; no runs; Douglas Orellana; 3 innings; no runs; 4 hits; 2 Ks; Diosmerky Taveras; 1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K;
William Lugo gets Brooklyn on the board with an RBI single in the top of the 7th, but the 'Clones still trail 4-1 as we play in the 8th. pic.twitter.com/2E02m0Fqd3
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) April 6, 2024
St. Lucie Mets:
- Game Recap and Highlights: Mets Rally Past Tortugas for 5-4 Walk-Off Win in Extras
- 4/5/2024 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 5 Daytona Tortugas 4
- Marco Vargas*; 2B 1
for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 2 Ks; J.D. Martinez; DH 0
for 4; 1 walk; Colin Houck; SS 1 for 4; triple; 1 run scored; 2
RBIs; Jesus Baez; 3B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; Nick Morabito; CF 2
for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 K; Ronald Hernandez#; C 2
for 4; double; 1 run scored; Vincent Perozo*; 1B 0
for 3; 1 walk; Yohairo Cuevas*; RF 0
for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Christopher Suero; LF 0
for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jack Wenninger; 3.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks;
3 Ks; Wilson Lopez; 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; Ernesto Mercedes; 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3
Ks; Jawilme Ramirez; (W,
1-0) 3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 6 Ks;
- Tonight's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - J.D. Martinez hitting 2nd
Colin Houck's Sac Fly gives the @stluciemets their first 2024 win, walk-off style, 5-4. Jawilme Ramirez the win with 3 scoreless innings in relief. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/DXL9TqCFUq
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2024
- Marco Vargas*; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 2 Ks; J.D. Martinez; DH 0 for 4; 1 walk; Colin Houck; SS 1 for 4; triple; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; Jesus Baez; 3B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; Nick Morabito; CF 2 for 4; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 K; Ronald Hernandez#; C 2 for 4; double; 1 run scored; Vincent Perozo*; 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; Yohairo Cuevas*; RF 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Christopher Suero; LF 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jack Wenninger; 3.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Wilson Lopez; 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; Ernesto Mercedes; 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Jawilme Ramirez; (W, 1-0) 3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 6 Ks;
Colin Houck's Sac Fly gives the @stluciemets their first 2024 win, walk-off style, 5-4. Jawilme Ramirez the win with 3 scoreless innings in relief. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/DXL9TqCFUq
— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2024
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
Beach ball don't lie pic.twitter.com/LZCbtlLrp9
— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2024
Spencer Strider complained about elbow discomfort tonight. He will get an MRI tomorrow.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) April 6, 2024
WALK IT OFF, TRAVIS!!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/nABCvHxfBQ
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 6, 2024
Marshy was on the MOVE to get this one pic.twitter.com/CWVunswij6
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 6, 2024
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
AP Sports:
- Duran, O’Neill crush big homers as Red Sox continue their roll with 8-6 win over Angels
- Contreras’ bases-loaded walk off Muñoz brings home winning run as Brewers edge Mariners, 6-5
- Blue Jays spoil Yankees’ home opener with 3-0 victory
- Braves cap late comeback, beat Arizona 6-5 as d’Arnaud drives home winning run in 10th
- García and Semien hit 3-run homers, Rangers beat Astros 10-2 in 1st meeting since ALCS
- MJ Melendez breaks 8th inning tie with single, Royals beat White Sox 2-1
- Díaz gets 1st big league save since October 2022 as Mets hold off Reds 3-2
- Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0
- McMahon hits walk-off grand slam, Rockies rally to beat Rays 10-7 after blowing late lead
- Thairo Estrada hits winning double with one out in ninth, Giants beat Padres 3-2
- Grayson Rodriguez solid, Orioles hit 3 homers amid snow flurries to spoil Pirates’ home opener, 5-2
- Seiya Suzuki drives in 3 runs as Chicago Cubs hold off Los Angeles Dodgers for 9-7 win
- Gio Urshela’s eighth-inning double gives the Tigers a 5-4 win over the Athletics in home opener
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Phillies.com:
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Nationals.com:
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born Today:
- Wayne Graham (1936)
- Phil Regan (1937)
- Tom Slater (1968)
- Andy Phillips (1977)
Died on this date:
- Hobie Landrith (2023)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Tim Foli, Mike Jorgensen and Ken Singleton to the Montreal Expos for Rusty Staub on April 6, 1972.
New York Mets released Rich Chiles on April 6, 1974.
New York Mets traded Ed Glynn to the Cleveland Indians for Dominick Bullinger on April 6, 1981.
New York Mets traded Mark Bomback to the Toronto Blue Jays for Charlie Puleo on April 6, 1981.
New York Mets sold Butch Benton to the Chicago Cubs on April 6, 1981.
1974 | The Bronx Bombers begin their two year stint at Shea Stadium, where the team will compile a 172-150 (.534) record during the renovations to the Stadium, with a 6-1 victory over Cleveland. The 'other' NY fans cheer loudly when the scoreboard posts the Mets' 5-4 loss in Philadelphia. |
1974 | At Veterans Stadium, Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt hits a ninth inning two-run home run off Tug McGraw to beat the Mets on Opening Day, 5-4. The walk-off homer is the first of the league-leading 36 dingers the third baseman will hit this season. |
2015 | The Mets start 41 year-old Bartolo Colon on Opening Day, much to the chagrin of the fan base who hoped one of their young guns, Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, would get the coveted assignment. The oldest pitcher ever to get the nod on Opening Day in franchise history doesn't disappoint when he gives up one run on three hits, besting Washington's $210 million ace Max Scherzer in the team's 3-1 victory at Nationals Park. |
1971: The Mets win their first opener ever at Shea Stadium‚ beating the Expos‚ 4 - 2‚ in 5 innings. Heavy rain and wind cuts the contest short. Tom Seaver is the winner over Carl Morton.
1974: The New York Yankees defeat the Cleveland Indians, 6 - 1, at Shea Stadium. This is the Yanks' first game of a two-year period at Shea while Yankee Stadium is being rebuilt. 12-year-old Teddy Kennedy‚ Jr.‚ flanked by his father and Mayor Abe Beame‚ tosses out the first ball. Missing from the ceremony is George Steinbrenner‚ indicted two days earlier for illegal campaign contributions. Graig Nettles' two-run homer in the 4th off the Indians' Gaylord Perry opens the scoring and the Yanks score 4 more times to win. Charlie Spikes scores the only Cleveland run in the 9th following a triple off starter and winner Mel Stottlemyre. Perry‚ who is warned once for an illegal pitch‚ is the loser today‚ but he will win his next 15 decisions.
Mike Schmidt, batting 8th in the lineup, hits a two-run homer off Tug McGraw in the 9th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5 - 4 win over the New York Mets at Veterans Stadium. It is the Mets' only Opening Day loss of the 1970s.
1992: Mets reliever Jeff Innis is credited with the win over the Cardinals in New York's 4 - 2 Opening Day victory. In 1991‚ Innis became the only pitcher in baseball history to appear in at least 60 games with neither a win nor a save.
2002: The Mets score 9 runs in the 9th inning - 8 off John Smoltz - to break a 2 - 2 tie and defeat the Braves‚ 11 - 2. Rey Ordonez's bases-loaded double is the big blow as the Mets have 15 at bats in the 9th. It is the most runs they've ever scored in the frame.
2004: The Mets open their season with a 7 - 2 win over the Braves. SS Kazuo Matsui, making his American baseball debut, opens the game with a home run on the first pitch from Russ Ortiz‚ becoming only the 20th player in baseball history to homer on the first major league pitch he sees. Matsui adds a pair of doubles and two walks in his debut. He is the third player in Met history to homer in his first at bat‚ joining Mike Fitzgerald and Benny Ayala.
4/6/2015 A 41-year-old Bartolo Colón becomes the oldest Opening Day starter in franchise history and beats Max Scherzer in his Nationals debut. Lucas Duda spoils Scherzer’s no-hit bid with a two-run single in the sixth and Buddy Carlyle records his first career save.@Budc26 pic.twitter.com/ciUO4gxKtU
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) April 6, 2022
4/6/1992 Fresh off signing a five-year, $29 million contract, Bobby Bonilla blasts two home runs in his first game as a Met. His second homer comes against Lee Smith and gives the Mets a 4-2 lead in the tenth. pic.twitter.com/KdC3lsEAaA
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) April 6, 2022
Centerfield Maz:
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- Ronny Mauricio: Mets Infielder (2023)
- Jim Fregosi: Former Met Who Was Traded for Nolan Ryan in One of the Worst Deals Ever Made (1972 - 1973)
- Gil Hodges: Hall of Fame Mets Player & Manager (The Mets Years)
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