Guess that Met

[Edgy MD]

Three is My Coward.

[Cowtipper]

Mike Howard is correct! And with that, Edgy MD retakes the lead! A new question has been added.



1. In a year that the Mets made the postseason the Mets actually had a player on their team who played in 7 games during the regular season but did not have an at bat, or any runs scored, or any stolen bases, and didn't even make a play on the field. He played in the field during those 7 games but never had a ball hit to him when he played in the field. Who is this player? (I didn't want to give the year because then it might have been too easy to find out.)



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1999.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 23, 1999: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Jonathan Guzman (minors)."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



2. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.



--originally posted by "m8644"



3. I was a backup for Mike P

In his first year with the team

I played in 20 games you see

And that was it for me



Who am I?



4. I got a 4 scoreless inning save

On Jackie Robinson Night

It was the only save I ever got for the Mets

The one game that I saw the light



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



5. What pitcher got a save for the Mets on Opening Day but only got one other save for the Mets in his career?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Edgy MD: 86

Johnny Lunchbucket: 85

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1 is Shane Halter

[Cowtipper]

...and we're back. Shane Halter is correct! All tied up again. A new question has been added with hints for the rest.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I was a backup for Mike P

In his first year with the team

I played in 20 games you see

And that was it for me



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998.



3. I got a 4 scoreless inning save

On Jackie Robinson Night

It was the only save I ever got for the Mets

The one game that I saw the light



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1997.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. What pitcher got a save for the Mets on Opening Day but only got one other save for the Mets in his career?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1989.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



5. Ed Kranepool has the longest tenure with the Mets,18 years, and has the longest tenure with the Mets without playing for another team. Who has the second longest tenure with the Mets without playing for another team?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Edgy MD: 86

Johnny Lunchbucket: 86

stevejrogers: 55

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[stevejrogers]

#5 for #5?

[Cowtipper]

David Wright is correct! Well done. A new question has been added, with hints for the rest.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I was a backup for Mike P

In his first year with the team

I played in 20 games you see

And that was it for me



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998.

Hint: I was involved in this trade: "July 31, 1998: Traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks with Willie Blair and cash to the New York Mets for Nelson Figueroa, Bernard Gilkey and cash."



3. I got a 4 scoreless inning save

On Jackie Robinson Night

It was the only save I ever got for the Mets

The one game that I saw the light



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1997.

Hint: I was involved in this trade: "November 27, 1996: Traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Ricardo Jordan to the New York Mets for Rico Brogna."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. What pitcher got a save for the Mets on Opening Day but only got one other save for the Mets in his career?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1989.

Hint: I was an All-Star in 1986.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



5. Ed Kranepool has the longest tenure with the Mets without playing for another team and David Wright has the second-longest tenure. Who has the third longest tenure with the Mets without playing for another team?



--originally posted by "milladrive"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Edgy MD: 86

Johnny Lunchbucket: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 3

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

Edited April 22, 2024 by Guest

[MFS62]

#2 Jorge Faberegas



Later

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3. Toby Borland

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

4. Don Aase

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

5. Ron Hodges

[Cowtipper]

Fabregas, Borland, Aase and Hodges are all correct! Well done guys. Four new questions have been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. In the minors I ran through a wall

My body took a crushing blow

My only at bat as a Met I got a walk-off hit

Made the most of my time at the Show



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I was a runner on first base

When Piazza hit his post-9/11 blast

I have the same first name as a TV icon

Someone who gives us memories of the past



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



5. Purchased by the Mets from Detroit

I was returned without a receipt

The only game I ever played with the Mets

Ended in a 7-to-3 defeat



In that one and only game

I replaced Felix Millan

Came in as part of a double switch

In a game started by Craig Swan



Who am I?



--originally posted by "milladrive"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 89

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 8

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[metsmarathon]

2 is rodney mccray

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3 Matt Lawton

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

5. Phil Mankowski

[Cowtipper]

McCray is correct, however Lawton is incorrect. You might know the right answer as an infielder who spent a single year with NY. And Mankowski is incorrect, as well. You might know the correct answer as a Puerto Rican who was once traded for Luis Aparicio. A new question has been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I was a runner on first base

When Piazza hit his post-9/11 blast

I have the same first name as a TV icon

Someone who gives us memories of the past



Who am I?



Hint: Stayed the Mets just one year, 2001.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. Purchased by the Mets from Detroit

I was returned without a receipt

The only game I ever played with the Mets

Ended in a 7-to-3 defeat



In that one and only game

I replaced Felix Millan

Came in as part of a double switch

In a game started by Craig Swan



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1977.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



5. At the age of 19, I came up with the Tribe

The rest of my career, not much to describe

Though I played in eight seasons, one-plus in New York

Folks don't recall me like they do The Stork

The Mets traded Teddy; to close the sale

The Cards threw me in along with Mike Vail



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1975 and 1976.



--originally posted by "VIBaseball"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 89

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 23

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[Cowtipper]

New day, new hints added above.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Jack Heidemann, #5.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Luis Alvarado #4.

[Cowtipper]

Alvarado and Heidemann are correct! Well done. Two new questions have been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I was a runner on first base

When Piazza hit his post-9/11 blast

I have the same first name as a TV icon

Someone who gives us memories of the past



Who am I?



Hint: Stayed the Mets just one year, 2001.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



4. Hey you guys, remember me?

The sixth round pick in seventy -

seven? Or was it eight?

The first I say, with no debate



Well, NY was the only team

That I'd fulfill my big league dream

I was a pitcher of relief

In my stay, so very brief



Who am I?



5. I appeared in exactly as many games

For the Mets as I had at-bats with them

Striking out over half the time, though

It's no secret I was never thought of as a gem.



Which Met am I?



--originally posted by "milladrive"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 89

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 25

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

2. Desi Relaford

[Cowtipper]

Desi Relaford is correct! Well done. A new question has been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.

Hint: Might also be considered a combination of Ron Hodges' number and Bud Harrelson's number. That year, Bobby Bonilla and Eddie Murray debuted for the team.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.

Hint: Nicknamed "Grande Rojo."



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. Hey you guys, remember me?

The sixth round pick in seventy -

seven? Or was it eight?

The first I say, with no debate



Well, NY was the only team

That I'd fulfill my big league dream

I was a pitcher of relief

In my stay, so very brief



Who am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets from 1982 to 1984.



4. I appeared in exactly as many games

For the Mets as I had at-bats with them

Striking out over half the time, though

It's no secret I was never thought of as a gem.



Which Met am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1995.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



5. I played from '71 to '74.

After that, they said, "no more."

I played hard, busted my arse

But was traded for a guy name Scarce



Who am I?



Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1971.



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 90

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 25

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[Cowtipper]

New day, new hints added above.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3. The Gaffer

[Cowtipper]

Brent Gaff is correct! A new question has been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.

Hint: Might also be considered a combination of Ron Hodges' number and Bud Harrelson's number. That year, Bobby Bonilla and Eddie Murray debuted for the team.

Hint: For the first part of the date, the month, take 2 and square it. For the second part, the day, consider prime numbers in conjunction with the hints above. For the year, "Jump" by Kriss Kross peaked at Number 1 that year. If you can't get the question after these hints, well that's wiggity-wiggity whack.

Hint: The first part of the date, the month as it were, can be derived through simple arithmetic, 2+2, perhaps. The second part, the day, can be solved by subtracting 77 from 100. The year can be solved by taking the square root of 169, multiplying it by 1/2 the number of years in a millennium, then adding 25^2 to that, then by multiplying 4 by one (United States) octillion, dividing that answer by two, then dividing it by two again, then subtracting 10^27 from that, then adding that to the previous answer you got after the 25^2 instruction, then dividing the new answer by three, then subtracting ((8*2*6*4)-1).



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.

Hint: Nicknamed "Grande Rojo."

Hint: Debuted for the Braves in 2005, finished with the Royals in 2018.

Hint: Went 0-2, 10.80 in 5 games for New York.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I appeared in exactly as many games

For the Mets as I had at-bats with them

Striking out over half the time, though

It's no secret I was never thought of as a gem.



Which Met am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1995.

Hint: Also played for the Rockies in 1998 and 1999.

Hint: Involved in this trade: "December 9, 1991: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Blaine Beatty."



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I played from '71 to '74.

After that, they said, "no more."

I played hard, busted my arse

But was traded for a guy name Scarce



Who am I?



Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1971.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 31, 1971: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Rich Hacker and Ron Swoboda."

Hint: Also involved in this trade: "December 3, 1974: Traded by the New York Mets with Tug McGraw and Dave Schneck to the Philadelphia Phillies for Mac Scarce, John Stearns and Del Unser."



5. My only year I was with the team

No postseason room was there for me

Tried to play elsewhere to chase my dream

After two years nothing left to see



This was added later:



I played in '69

I played in '71

No postseason spot was mine

Then my career was done



Who Am I?



Hint: I was involved in this trade: "May 26, 1970: the New York Mets sent this player to the Philadelphia Phillies to complete an earlier deal made on April 10, 1970. April 10, 1970: The New York Mets sent a player to be named later to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ron Allen."

Hint: Hint 0 home runs in 211 ABs for New York in 1969.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 91

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 25

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

Edited April 24, 2024 by Guest

[Cowtipper]

New day, new hints added above.

[Cowtipper]

Hint: New day, new hints added above.

[Cowtipper]

Hints added below!



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.

Hint: Might also be considered a combination of Ron Hodges' number and Bud Harrelson's number. That year, Bobby Bonilla and Eddie Murray debuted for the team.

Hint: For the first part of the date, the month, take 2 and square it. For the second part, the day, consider prime numbers in conjunction with the hints above. For the year, "Jump" by Kriss Kross peaked at Number 1 that year. If you can't get the question after these hints, well that's wiggity-wiggity whack.

Hint: The first part of the date, the month as it were, can be derived through simple arithmetic, 2+2, perhaps. The second part, the day, can be solved by subtracting 77 from 100. The year can be solved by taking the square root of 169, multiplying it by 1/2 the number of years in a millennium, then adding 25^2 to that, then by multiplying 4 by one (United States) octillion, dividing that answer by two, then dividing it by two again, then subtracting 10^27 from that, then adding that to the previous answer you got after the 25^2 instruction, then dividing the new answer by three, then subtracting ((8*2*6*4)-1).

Hint: The first part of the date, the month, is the same as the number of years Pedro Martinez spent with New York. The day is the same as the number of years former Met Willie Mays spent in MLB, per Baseball Reference. The year is the same as the number of plate appearances Jeff Kent had with New York.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.

Hint: Nicknamed "Grande Rojo."

Hint: Debuted for the Braves in 2005, finished with the Royals in 2018.

Hint: Went 0-2, 10.80 in 5 games for New York.

Hint: https://i.imgur.com/MY4FaUW.png>



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I appeared in exactly as many games

For the Mets as I had at-bats with them

Striking out over half the time, though

It's no secret I was never thought of as a gem.



Which Met am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1995.

Hint: Also played for the Rockies in 1998 and 1999.

Hint: Involved in this trade: "December 9, 1991: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Blaine Beatty."

Hint: Also involved in this trade: "December 15, 1995: Traded by the New York Mets to the San Diego Padres for Pedro Martínez."



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I played from '71 to '74.

After that, they said, "no more."

I played hard, busted my arse

But was traded for a guy name Scarce



Who am I?



Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1971.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 31, 1971: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Rich Hacker and Ron Swoboda."

Hint: Also involved in this trade: "December 3, 1974: Traded by the New York Mets with Tug McGraw and Dave Schneck to the Philadelphia Phillies for Mac Scarce, John Stearns and Del Unser."

Hint: His first and last name rhymed.



5. My only year I was with the team

No postseason room was there for me

Tried to play elsewhere to chase my dream

After two years nothing left to see



This was added later:



I played in '69

I played in '71

No postseason spot was mine

Then my career was done



Who Am I?



Hint: I was involved in this trade: "May 26, 1970: the New York Mets sent this player to the Philadelphia Phillies to complete an earlier deal made on April 10, 1970. April 10, 1970: The New York Mets sent a player to be named later to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ron Allen."

Hint: Hint 0 home runs in 211 ABs for New York in 1969.

Hint: Had a German surname.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 91

Edgy MD: 86

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 25

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

[Edgy MD]

I wanted to write Bob Heise for number five, but that didn't work. I then realized the 1971 appearances weren't necessarily with the Mets, and so I'm going with the silent P of Bobby Pfiel.

[Cowtipper]

Bobby Pfeil is correct! Well done. A new question has been added.



1. Before a game in June 2011, when was the only other Mets game to end on a hit by pitch with the Mets winning?



Hint: The date could be considered a combination of Ron Swoboda's number and Mike Baxter's number. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of Francisco Alvarez's number and David Peterson's number. The year was one in which the Mets were managed by Jeff Torborg.

Hint: The date could also be considered a combination of the number of doubles David Wright hit in 2005 (and 2007, and 2008) and the number of shutouts RA Dickey threw in 2012. That year, Bobby Bonilla led the team with 19 dingers.

Hint: On that date in Mets history (though not the year), the Mets won their first game ever. That year, Sid Fernandez led the club with 14 wins.

Hint: Might also be considered a combination of Ron Hodges' number and Bud Harrelson's number. That year, Bobby Bonilla and Eddie Murray debuted for the team.

Hint: For the first part of the date, the month, take 2 and square it. For the second part, the day, consider prime numbers in conjunction with the hints above. For the year, "Jump" by Kriss Kross peaked at Number 1 that year. If you can't get the question after these hints, well that's wiggity-wiggity whack.

Hint: The first part of the date, the month as it were, can be derived through simple arithmetic, 2+2, perhaps. The second part, the day, can be solved by subtracting 77 from 100. The year can be solved by taking the square root of 169, multiplying it by 1/2 the number of years in a millennium, then adding 25^2 to that, then by multiplying 4 by one (United States) octillion, dividing that answer by two, then dividing it by two again, then subtracting 10^27 from that, then adding that to the previous answer you got after the 25^2 instruction, then dividing the new answer by three, then subtracting ((8*2*6*4)-1).

Hint: The first part of the date, the month, is the same as the number of years Pedro Martinez spent with New York. The day is the same as the number of years former Met Willie Mays spent in MLB, per Baseball Reference. The year is the same as the number of plate appearances Jeff Kent had with New York.

Hint: The month's showers bring the next month's flowers; the day was Mark Vientos' and Brett Baty's ages in 2023. Jeff McNeil was born that year.



--originally posted by "m8644"



2. I got the first Met save that year

I thought my career was gonna soar

But then I had a few bad outings

And the Mets showed me the door



Who am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2011.

Hint: Nicknamed "Grande Rojo."

Hint: Debuted for the Braves in 2005, finished with the Royals in 2018.

Hint: Went 0-2, 10.80 in 5 games for New York.

Hint: https://i.imgur.com/MY4FaUW.png>

Hint: Was 17-27 with a 4.55 ERA in 447 major league games.



--originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni"



3. I appeared in exactly as many games

For the Mets as I had at-bats with them

Striking out over half the time, though

It's no secret I was never thought of as a gem.



Which Met am I?



Hint: Played for the Mets in 1995.

Hint: Also played for the Rockies in 1998 and 1999.

Hint: Involved in this trade: "December 9, 1991: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Blaine Beatty."

Hint: Also involved in this trade: "December 15, 1995: Traded by the New York Mets to the San Diego Padres for Pedro Martínez."

Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3xZFFST.png>



--originally posted by "milladrive"



4. I played from '71 to '74.

After that, they said, "no more."

I played hard, busted my arse

But was traded for a guy name Scarce



Who am I?



Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1971.

Hint: Was involved in this trade: "March 31, 1971: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the New York Mets for Rich Hacker and Ron Swoboda."

Hint: Also involved in this trade: "December 3, 1974: Traded by the New York Mets with Tug McGraw and Dave Schneck to the Philadelphia Phillies for Mac Scarce, John Stearns and Del Unser."

Hint: His first and last name rhymed.

Hint: https://i.imgur.com/YlOs4V0.png>



5. Pitching two games for the Mets was not the highlight of my career

I pitched two games, lost one, and didn't return to the Majors for years

With my ERA over 15.00 in those games

I'm only lucky anyone recalls my name



What Met am I?



Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1996.



--originally posted by "milladrive"



Running tally of correct guessers:



Johnny Lunchbucket: 91

Edgy MD: 87

stevejrogers: 56

batmagadanleadoff: 25

DocTee: 9

metsmarathon: 9

Benjamin Grimm: 5

MFS62: 4

Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Hot Corner: 1

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