Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 We appear to be down to just an even dozen players active on Opening Day 2015 rosters who were also playing ML baseball back during that slice of ancient history known as the 1990s.The chart below, arranged by order of debut date, fills in all those who were active during 2014 but have since retired (officially or not, voluntarily or otherwise) or, at least as of this moment, have failed to make active rosters.Those left blank are the 12 who are on 25 man rosters as of yesterday.PLAYERML DebutFirst ClubLast ClubLast Date Played2015?----Jul 8, 1994��������Apr 29, 1995��������JASON GIAMBIMay 8, 1995A�sIndiansSep 27, 2014Formally RetiredDEREK JETERMay 29, 1995YankeesYankeesSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredJAMEY WRIGHTJul 3, 1996RockiesDodgersSept 27, 2014Released by Texas on 3/31ERIC CHAVEZAug 27, 1986A�sD�BacksJun 8, 2014Formally RetiredRAUL IBANEZSep 1, 1996MarinersRoyalsSep 28, 2014Formally Retired��Apr 4, 1997����������Jul 8, 1994��������PAUL KONERKOSep 8, 1997DodgersWhite SoxSep 28, 2014Formally Retired��May 26, 1998����������Jun 24, 1998��������BRUCE CHENSep 7, 1998BravesRoyalsAug 28, 2014in Cleveland org��Sep 9, 1998����������Sep 14, 1998����������Apr 21, 1999��������KYLE FARNSWORTHApr 29, 1999CubsAstrosJun 25, 2014???��Jun 8, 1999��������RANDY WOLFJun 11, 1999PhilliesMarlinsJun 14, 2014???JOHN McDONALDJul 4, 1999IndiansAngelsSep 28, 2014???��Aug 17, 1999����������Aug 29, 1999��������JOSE MOLINASep 6, 1999CubsRaysSep 28, 2014???ALFONSO SORIANOSep 14, 1999YankeesYankeesJuly 5, 2014Formally Retired
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) PLAYERML DebutFirst ClubLast ClubLast Date Played2015?----Jul 8, 1994������LaTROY HAWKINSApr 29, 1995TwinsRockiesWith RockiesJASON GIAMBIMay 8, 1995A�sIndiansSep 27, 2014Formally RetiredDEREK JETERMay 29, 1995YankeesYankeesSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredJAMEY WRIGHTJul 3, 1996RockiesDodgersSept 27, 2014Released by Texas on 3/31ERIC CHAVEZAug 27, 1986A�sD�BacksJun 8, 2014Formally RetiredRAUL IBANEZSep 1, 1996MarinersRoyalsSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredBARTOLO COLONApr 4, 1997IndiansMets��Opening Day Starter��Jul 8, 1994��������PAUL KONERKOSep 8, 1997DodgersWhite SoxSep 28, 2014Formally Retired��May 26, 1998����������Jun 24, 1998��������BRUCE CHENSep 7, 1998BravesRoyalsAug 28, 2014in Cleveland org��Sep 9, 1998����������Sep 14, 1998����������Apr 21, 1999��������KYLE FARNSWORTHApr 29, 1999CubsAstrosJun 25, 2014???��Jun 8, 1999��������RANDY WOLFJun 11, 1999PhilliesMarlinsJun 14, 2014???JOHN McDONALDJul 4, 1999IndiansAngelsSep 28, 2014???��Aug 17, 1999����������Aug 29, 1999��������JOSE MOLINASep 6, 1999CubsRaysSep 28, 2014???ALFONSO SORIANOSep 14, 1999YankeesYankeesJuly 5, 2014Formally Retired Edited April 7, 2015 by Guest
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 David Ortiz.And that's SEXY Senior Citizen to you, bub.Later
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Yeah I had somehow managed to leave Papi out of my original chart, but he's in there now.So there are actually 10 players in addition to the three already named. A baker's dozen rather than just a plain dozen.PLAYERML DebutFirst ClubLast ClubLast Date Played2015?----Jul 8, 1994������LaTROY HAWKINSApr 29, 1995TwinsRockiesWith RockiesJASON GIAMBIMay 8, 1995A�sIndiansSep 27, 2014Formally RetiredDEREK JETERMay 29, 1995YankeesYankeesSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredJAMEY WRIGHTJul 3, 1996RockiesDodgersSept 27, 2014Released by Texas on 3/31ERIC CHAVEZAug 27, 1986A�sD�BacksJun 8, 2014Formally RetiredRAUL IBANEZSep 1, 1996MarinersRoyalsSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredBARTOLO COLONApr 4, 1997IndiansMets��Opening Day Starter��Jul 8, 1997��������DAVID ORTIZSep 2, 1997TwinsRed Sox----Red SoxPAUL KONERKOSep 8, 1997DodgersWhite SoxSep 28, 2014Formally Retired��May 26, 1998����������Jun 24, 1998��������BRUCE CHENSep 7, 1998BravesRoyalsAug 28, 2014in Cleveland org��Sep 9, 1998����������Sep 14, 1998����������Apr 21, 1999��������KYLE FARNSWORTHApr 29, 1999CubsAstrosJun 25, 2014???��Jun 8, 1999��������RANDY WOLFJun 11, 1999PhilliesMarlinsJun 14, 2014???JOHN McDONALDJul 4, 1999IndiansAngelsSep 28, 2014???��Aug 17, 1999����������Aug 29, 1999��������JOSE MOLINASep 6, 1999CubsRaysSep 28, 2014???ALFONSO SORIANOSep 14, 1999YankeesYankeesJuly 5, 2014Formally Retired
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Buddy Carlyle.Forever doomed to be the second-greatest Buddy in Mets history, but certainly the top-performing Buddy yesterday.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 PLAYERML DebutFirst ClubLast ClubLast Date Played2015?ALEX RODRIGUEZJul 8, 1994MarinersYankees��First game played since 9/25/13LaTROY HAWKINSApr 29, 1995TwinsRockiesWith RockiesJASON GIAMBIMay 8, 1995A�sIndiansSep 27, 2014Formally RetiredDEREK JETERMay 29, 1995YankeesYankeesSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredJAMEY WRIGHTJul 3, 1996RockiesDodgersSept 27, 2014Released by Texas on 3/31ERIC CHAVEZAug 27, 1986A�sD�BacksJun 8, 2014Formally RetiredRAUL IBANEZSep 1, 1996MarinersRoyalsSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredBARTOLO COLONApr 4, 1997IndiansMetsOpening Day StarterTORII HUNTERJul 8, 1997TwinsTigers��Back with TwinsDAVID ORTIZSep 2, 1997TwinsRed Sox----Red SoxPAUL KONERKOSep 8, 1997DodgersWhite SoxSep 28, 2014Formally Retired��May 26, 1998����������Jun 24, 1998��������BRUCE CHENSep 7, 1998BravesRoyalsAug 28, 2014in Cleveland org��Sep 9, 1998����������Sep 14, 1998����������Apr 21, 1999��������KYLE FARNSWORTHApr 29, 1999CubsAstrosJun 25, 2014???��Jun 8, 1999��������RANDY WOLFJun 11, 1999PhilliesMarlinsJun 14, 2014???JOHN McDONALDJul 4, 1999IndiansAngelsSep 28, 2014???��Aug 17, 1999��������BUDDY CARLYLEAug 29, 1999PadresMets��1st save ever on OD!!JOSE MOLINASep 6, 1999CubsRaysSep 28, 2014???ALFONSO SORIANOSep 14, 1999YankeesYankeesJuly 5, 2014Formally Retired
nymr83 Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 I had to go check my first guess and wow... Ichiro Suzuki is in his 15th major league season! but 2001 is too late and Japan doesnt count.
dgwphotography Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote:Joe NathanDamn you...
metsmarathon Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 did bobby abreu catch on anywhere?
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Nathan = YesDickey = No (first ML game was 2001)Ramirez = YesHudson = YesBurnett = YesAbreu = No, he formally retired (which means I should have had him with the 2014 players)I'll update the chart laterThree remaining
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 [fimg=200:3fc87fl2]http://everitas.univmiami.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Billy-the-Marlin.jpg[/fimg:3fc87fl2] [fimg=200:3fc87fl2]http://www.yojo.com/images/bird_3_pose.jpg[/fimg:3fc87fl2]
Guest Mets Guy in Michigan Guests Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 I think I saw that Frenchy is still playing.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 PLAYERML DebutFirst ClubLast ClubLast Date Played2015?ALEX RODRIGUEZJul 8, 1994MarinersYankees��First game played since 9/25/13LaTROY HAWKINSApr 29, 1995TwinsRockiesWith RockiesJASON GIAMBIMay 8, 1995A�sIndiansSep 27, 2014Formally RetiredDEREK JETERMay 29, 1995YankeesYankeesSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredJAMEY WRIGHTJul 3, 1996RockiesDodgersSept 27, 2014Released by Texas on 3/31ERIC CHAVEZAug 27, 1986A�sD�BacksJun 8, 2014Formally RetiredRAUL IBANEZSep 1, 1996MarinersRoyalsSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredBARTOLO COLONApr 4, 1997IndiansMetsOpening Day StarterTORII HUNTERJul 8, 1997TwinsTigers��Back with TwinsDAVID ORTIZSep 2, 1997TwinsRed Sox----Red SoxPAUL KONERKOSep 8, 1997DodgersWhite SoxSep 28, 2014Formally RetiredARAMIS RAMIREZMay 26, 1998PiratesBrewers��Has said this will be his final season��Jun 24, 1998��������BRUCE CHENSep 7, 1998BravesRoyalsAug 28, 2014in Cleveland org��Sep 9, 1998����������Sep 14, 1998��������JOE NATHANApr 21, 1999GiantsTigers��Got a save on ODKYLE FARNSWORTHApr 29, 1999CubsAstrosJun 25, 2014???TIM HUDSONJun 8, 1999A'sGiants��Turns 40 in JulyRANDY WOLFJun 11, 1999PhilliesMarlinsJun 14, 2014???JOHN McDONALDJul 4, 1999IndiansAngelsSep 28, 2014???AJ BURNETTAug 17, 1999MarlinsPirates����BUDDY CARLYLEAug 29, 1999PadresMets��1st save ever on OD!!JOSE MOLINASep 6, 1999CubsRaysSep 28, 2014???ALFONSO SORIANOSep 14, 1999YankeesYankeesJuly 5, 2014Formally Retired
Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket Guests Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Joe Nathan struck out Torii Hunter yesterday to end the Twins-Tigers game.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Mets Guy in Michigan wrote:I think I saw that Frenchy is still playing.Yes, but only since 2005 for him.It's easy to forget that he's all of 31 y/o right now.As far as who Billy Marlin + Oliver Oriole is supposed to represent, I have no idea.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote:Joe Nathan struck out Torii Hunter yesterday to end the Twins-Tigers game.Sort of.
Edgy MD Site Manager Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Frayed Knot wrote:As far as who Billy Marlin + Oliver Oriole is supposed to represent, I have no idea.Marlin Bird, man. Wtf calls him "Oliver"? To folks I know, he's just "The Bird."Doesn't matter. Byrd is incorrect.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 I just made up Oliver. Was trying out something alliterative.
Guest Mets Guy in Michigan Guests Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Marlon Byrd! (Just saying that I figured out the mascot reference.)
Guest Mets � Willets Point Guests Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Frayed Knot wrote:As far as who Billy Marlin + Oliver Oriole is supposed to represent, I have no idea.Marlin Bird.
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