Guess that Met

[Cowtipper]

Mike Glavine and Bill Almon are correct. Tom Grieve is incorrect, but the answer might have been a well-known Met who was involved in a big trade that sent Tom Grieve to New York.



1. I was an original Met in '62

And I stunk just like the rest

I played for four other teams too

With none of them did I do the best



It's safe to say my greatest year was '60

When I hit .286, a best

Not much later though, they nixed me

And I ended up with the Mets.



Who am I?



Hint: Played just 8 games for New York.

Hint: Was an outfielder with New York

Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis

Hint: Involved in these transactions: October 10, 1961—Drafted by the New York Mets from the Philadelphia Phillies as the 32nd pick in the 1961 expansion draft; April 26, 1962—Traded by the New York Mets to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor.



2. Some people thought I looked like Herman Munster

I came up with the Mets when I was still a youngster.

I wonder if anyone did 'grieve' when I was traded

but probably by then they were all too jaded.



Who am I?



--originally posted by "whoisonit"



3. I am notable because of my name:

My first name was a last name

and my last name was a first name

That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same



Who am I?



4. I came in trade with another young pitcher

Soon the rotation was that much richer

At bat I went deep two times in the same game

On the mound 'twas Detroit where I made my name



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



5. Had I stayed with the Cardinals

I might still be a starter

But the Mets made me a utility player

Which they say is a whole lot harder

Oh well, I don't care at all

For I am such a trooper

When I came to New York

The fans thought I was super



Who am I?



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 15

Johnny Lunchbucket: 11

stevejrogers: 10

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[stevejrogers]

[CROSSOUT]Mickey Lolich[/CROSSOUT] Walt Terrell… for 4…could still be Lolich but just recalled Terrell's HR moment, Joe McEwing for 5

[stevejrogers]

Tom Grieve looked a little more like Fred Gwynne than Jon Matlack!

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1 is Bobby Gene Smith

[Cowtipper]

Terrell, Matlack, Smith and McEwing are correct!



1. I am notable because of my name:

My first name was a last name

and my last name was a first name

That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.



2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



3. My big-league career spanned 18 seasons

Home-run pop was not one of the reasons

I played three years in orange and blue

Four years on I joined the pinstripe crew

In the Subway Series my game-winning hit

Sent my old fans home in a helluva snit



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



4. I was pretty fleet-footed

In my days with the Pirates

But with the Mets I stole 2 bases

And got only 27 hits



While with the Mets

I wasn't on top of my game

But people will still recognize

My really long name



Who am I?



5. A famous 10th inning started off well

Lost in the sun, a double fell

I came in to run, the next man was walked

After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked

The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away

And we won the Series the very next day



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 15

stevejrogers: 13

Johnny Lunchbucket: 12

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3 Jose vizcaino

[DocTee]

4. John Cangelosi?

[Cowtipper]

Cangelosi is a great guess, as he had 28 hits and 5 steals with the Mets, but he is incorrect. The right answer might have forged a pretty successful career in indy ball after his time in the majors; I believe that hint is germane to the question. Jose Vizcaino is correct!



A new question has been added with hints for the rest:



1. I am notable because of my name:

My first name was a last name

and my last name was a first name

That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.

Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.



2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.



3. I was pretty fleet-footed

In my days with the Pirates

But with the Mets I stole 2 bases

And got only 27 hits



While with the Mets

I wasn't on top of my game

But people will still recognize

My really long name



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.



4. A famous 10th inning started off well

Lost in the sun, a double fell

I came in to run, the next man was walked

After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked

The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away

And we won the Series the very next day



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.



5. I started my career with the New York Mets

I did pretty bad for them, I made some fans fret

Why did the Mets draft me? Well, perhaps because

At Illinois State I made a pretty big buzz



Who am I?



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 15

stevejrogers: 13

Johnny Lunchbucket: 13

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Edgy MD]

Buzz Capra made a pretty big buzz.

[Cowtipper]

Buzz Capra is correct!



1. I am notable because of my name:

My first name was a last name

and my last name was a first name

That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.

Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.

Hint: In spite of his poor career performance, this smooth criminal got away with pitching nearly 300 innings.



2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.

Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.



3. I was pretty fleet-footed

In my days with the Pirates

But with the Mets I stole 2 bases

And got only 27 hits



While with the Mets

I wasn't on top of my game

But people will still recognize

My really long name



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.

Hint: Involved in this trade—November 12, 1999: Traded by the New York Mets to the Boston Red Sox for Jon Nunnally.



4. A famous 10th inning started off well

Lost in the sun, a double fell

I came in to run, the next man was walked

After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked

The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away

And we won the Series the very next day



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.

Hint: Was a reserve outfielder.



5. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/w3XgVYz.jpg>



Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 16

stevejrogers: 13

Johnny Lunchbucket: 13

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

Hints added above.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1 jackson todd

[Edgy MD]

Number 4 is Rod Gaspar, though Ellie Hendricks didn't throw the ball away.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3 jermaine allensworth

[Cowtipper]

Todd, Gaspar and Allensworth are correct! New questions have been added.



1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.

Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.

Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.



2. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/w3XgVYz.jpg>



Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.

Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.



3. My last name is something you do to a check

By the way, did you notice? I have no neck.



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.



4. 1 year with the Mets I did play

But for 15 games I did stay

I was no Hall of Famer you can see

only 282 career Rib-ees



I couldn't find a place

I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)

I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for

A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.



5. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 17

Johnny Lunchbucket: 15

stevejrogers: 13

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

Hints added above.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3. Robinson Cancel

[Cowtipper]

Cancel is correct! A new question has been added.



1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.

Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.

Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.



2. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/w3XgVYz.jpg>



Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.

Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.



3. 1 year with the Mets I did play

But for 15 games I did stay

I was no Hall of Famer you can see

only 282 career Rib-ees



I couldn't find a place

I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)

I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for

A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.



--originally posted by a fella



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.



4. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.



5. (This is the painfully bad poem I mentioned earlier that I said I was going to post at some point):



I played for the team back on '06.

A hint for you

My name ryhmes with Rith Foodfurd.

Who am I?



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 17

Johnny Lunchbucket: 16

stevejrogers: 13

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Edited January 1, 2024 by Guest

[stevejrogers]

2 is Tom Gorman

[stevejrogers]

5 is Chris Woodward

[Cowtipper]

Gorman and Woodward are correct! New questions have been added.



1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.

Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.

Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.



2. 1 year with the Mets I did play

But for 15 games I did stay

I was no Hall of Famer you can see

only 282 career Rib-ees



I couldn't find a place

I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)

I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for

A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.



3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



4. I wasn't too good

And that's a bummer

But I once wore

Willie Mays' number



When I donned it

Fans didn't approve

So I then wore

The number of ole' Hube



Who am I?



5. I played for a number of teams including the Mets, [Cubs], and even the Yankees. Home Runs was what I brought to my team, and early in my career, I hit a homer at Shea into the parking lot beyond left field that (rumor had it back then) broke a car's windshield.

I actually had two tenures with the Mets, and at one time, held the single season record for home runs by a Met, including a 3-HR extravaganza vs. LA.



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Captain Mac"



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 17

Johnny Lunchbucket: 16

stevejrogers: 15

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 3

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[metsmarathon]

5 is kingman

[Edgy MD]

And 4 is Kelvin Torve.



I wish I wish this wasn't so much a litany of players saying that they stink.



The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick.

[stevejrogers]

Edgy MD wrote: And 4 is Kelvin Torve. I wish I wish this wasn't so much a litany of players saying that they stink. The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick.

Probably explains why these didn't come from the CPF archives

[Cowtipper]

"The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick."



I think it speaks to the general tenor of pessimism that pervades much of Met fandom. That said, Kelvin Torve and Dave Kingman are correct! Two new questions have been added, and hints have been added for those unguessed so far.



1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named

In my first year with them I pitched a few good games

That second year with them just wasn't for me

As I posted an ERA of 4.93

Following that year, I went 6-0

I was on my game, very well I did throw

I did bad the next year and I was released

and I was soon signed by another team on the east



This was tacked on later:



I was born in Oregon

And I threw with my left hand

At first I played with the Expos

and with the Padres at the end



Who am I?



Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.

Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.

Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.

Hint: Played for the Mets from 1982 to 1985.



2. 1 year with the Mets I did play

But for 15 games I did stay

I was no Hall of Famer you can see

only 282 career Rib-ees



I couldn't find a place

I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)

I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for

A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.

Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.



3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.

Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



4. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/Q8HnBk8.jpg>



5. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg>



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 18

Johnny Lunchbucket: 16

stevejrogers: 15

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 4

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[stevejrogers]

#1 is part of the Gor-fax question

[Cowtipper]

Tom Gorman is right ... again!



1. 1 year with the Mets I did play

But for 15 games I did stay

I was no Hall of Famer you can see

only 282 career Rib-ees



I couldn't find a place

I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)

I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for

A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.

Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.



2. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.

Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



3. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/Q8HnBk8.jpg>



4. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg>



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



5. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/NH8ssqG.jpg>



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 18

Johnny Lunchbucket: 16

stevejrogers: 16

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 4

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

2. Sandy Alomar Sr. (I am missing the boar reference)

[Cowtipper]

Sandy Alomar is correct! I think the boar rhyme was just the guy trying to find a word that rhymes. A new question has been added and some more hints have been attached.



1. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.

Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.

Hint: Was a pitcher who won 126 games in his career.



--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"



2. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/Q8HnBk8.jpg>



Hint: Was a 1962 Met.



3. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg>



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.



4. Who am I?



https://i.imgur.com/NH8ssqG.jpg>



--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2002.



5. Here is a rhyme for you to enjoy

It is about a southern boy

This boy, he played in the outfield

With the Mets, a fair bat he did wield

Well, actually save for his first year

His bat was really nothing to fear

But oh, that first year was really fine

With the Mets he hit .339



Who is he?



This was added on later:



This player played for

Four other teams

He was a speedster

Or so it would seem



Ah, but this player did

Hit .339

For the Mets one year

That's no error of mine



But he played with two teams

Not just one that season

So why you can't find him

That might be the reason



Running tally of who guessed correctly:



Edgy MD: 18

Johnny Lunchbucket: 17

stevejrogers: 16

batmagadanleadoff: 9

metsmarathon: 4

MFS62: 2

Benjamin Grimm: 1

DocTee: 1

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1. butterball botz