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This ain't nothin', it's just a little rain and wind is all. But I called into to work just in case.

You got the "Fernand" part right.

Hundley is correct, but Alomar is incorrect. Think Dominican, not Puerto Rican. A new question has been added, with hints for the rest. 1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year? Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins. Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year. Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion. Hint: Former Mets Aaron Harang, Endy Chavez, Jason Bay and Chris Capuano were born this year. Aramis Ramirez, Jimmy Rollins, Kyle Lohse, Chase Utley and Victor Martinez were also born this year. 2. What fools! How can it be? I wasn't signed, they traded for me! And want an even bigger surprise? They gave away three of their guys! A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding But at least I had flawless fielding; And when the Mets were finally through They traded me for something, too Who am I? Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money. Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019. Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. Hint: He's the only major leaguer with his first name. Though another one, surnamed "Kela," had a similarly spelled first name. 3. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits? Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers. Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays' success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team's first championship with a key hit in Game 6. Hint: Traded by the San Diego Padres to the New York Mets for a player to be named later, D.J. Dozier and Wally Whitehurst. The New York Mets sent Raúl Casanova (December 7, 1992) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade. Traded by the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays for Darrin Jackson. 4. A strikeout pitcher I was not With New York, 9's all I got And just to continue that theme For my career, I had 115 I played for the Brewers for a while Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file And though my career spanned a decade It was in just six years that I played Who am I? Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1992. 5. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/PL2DXBD.png> Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 137 Edgy MD: 87 stevejrogers: 79 batmagadanleadoff: 34 DocTee: 19 The Hot Corner: 15 metsmarathon: 9 Benjamin Grimm: 6 Methead: 4 MFS62: 4 Batty31: 2 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Roger McDowell is correct! A new question has been added, with hints for the rest. 1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year? Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins. Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year. Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion. 2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York. Hint: This catcher later played for the Dodgers and Cubs. Hint: This former MLB player is known for being one of the first catchers to hit 20 home runs in a single season for the New York Mets. He also made headlines for his ability to switch-hit, showcasing talent on both sides of the plate. 3. What fools! How can it be? I wasn't signed, they traded for me! And want an even bigger surprise? They gave away three of their guys! A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding But at least I had flawless fielding; And when the Mets were finally through They traded me for something, too Who am I? Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money. Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019. Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. 4. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits? Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers. Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays' success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team's first championship with a key hit in Game 6. 5. A strikeout pitcher I was not With New York, 9's all I got And just to continue that theme For my career, I had 115 I played for the Brewers for a while Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file And though my career spanned a decade It was in just six years that I played Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 137 Edgy MD: 87 stevejrogers: 79 batmagadanleadoff: 34 DocTee: 18 The Hot Corner: 15 metsmarathon: 9 Benjamin Grimm: 6 Methead: 4 MFS62: 4 Batty31: 2 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Who was Chuck Seelbach? Chuck Seelbach (March 20, 1948 – March 22, 2024) was an American right-handed pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1971 to 1974. His standout season came in 1972 when he posted a 2.89 ERA over 112 innings, with a 9-8 record and 14 saves, ranking him seventh in the American League. That year, he helped the Tigers win the American League East title, famously securing the division by retiring the Boston Red Sox in the final inning of the decisive game. Seelbach also appeared in the 1972 ALCS, though his performance was marred by two runs on four hits in one inning of work. His professional career was cut short by a shoulder injury, limiting his appearances in 1973 and 1974. Before joining the majors, Seelbach played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals in 1967, where he threw a no-hitter, and he was a standout player at Dartmouth College. After his baseball career, Seelbach became a European and American History teacher at University School in Ohio, where he taught for nearly four decades before retiring in 2014. He was the father of two sons, including Broadway actor Michael Seelbach. Chuck Seelbach passed away in 2024 at the age of 76. Who was Joe Shipley? Joseph Clark Shipley (May 9, 1935 – May 1, 2024) was an American professional baseball player who had a brief career as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the San Francisco Giants from 1958 to 1960 and for the Chicago White Sox in 1963. Shipley's major league debut occurred on June 14, 1959, when he started the second game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching 2 and 2/3 innings and allowing two hits, five walks, and two earned runs in a game the Giants lost 6-3. During his career, he appeared in 29 games, mostly as a relief pitcher, posting a record of 0-1 and a 5.93 earned run average over 44 innings, during which he allowed 48 hits and struck out 23 batters. Following his playing career, Shipley served as the baseball coach at East Tennessee State University from 1966 to 1977. He was born in Morristown, Tennessee, and passed away in St. Charles, Missouri, at the age of 88. Who was Steve Staggs? Stephen Robert Staggs (May 6, 1951 – January 21, 2024) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman, notable for being the second major leaguer born in Alaska, just before the state gained statehood in 1959. Staggs was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the 1971 MLB Draft and played in their minor league system until 1976, when he was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the expansion draft. He made his MLB debut on July 1, 1977, going 2 for 5 and hitting a home run off Doyle Alexander in his first game. Over his first season with the Blue Jays, he played in 72 games, batting .259 with two home runs and 28 RBIs. In March 1978, he was traded to the Oakland Athletics, where he began the season as the starting second baseman but soon transitioned to a backup role. He played 47 games for Oakland, hitting .244 before being sent down to the minors by June. Staggs concluded his major league career with a total of 119 games, posting a .255 batting average with two home runs and 28 RBIs. After a season with the Denver Bears in 1979, he retired from baseball. Staggs passed away in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 72.

Brazobum is getting up?!?!

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We can't afford this.

David Robertson, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, is 3-4 with a 3.13 ERA in 65 relief appearances for the Rangers. He has 95 Ks in 69 innings of work. Hansel Robles, who pitched for the Mets from 2015 to 2018, was signed by the Mariners, but has spent the whole year on the IL. Joely Rodriguez, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, was 0-1 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 appearances for the Red Sox. For their Triple-A club in Worcester, he was 0-2 with a 1.88 ERA in 13 games. He elected free agency on August 28. Amed Rosario, who played for the Mets from 2017 to 2020, was signed by the Rays in February. He hit .307/.331/.417 with 2 home runs, 26 RBI and 9 stolen bases in 76 games there. In late July, he was traded to the Dodgers and hit .273/.333/.364 in 11 at-bats with them. On August 18, he was selected off waivers by the Reds, and has hit .161/.190/.214 in 56 at-bats there. Overall, he's hit .281/.307/.381 with 3 home runs, 32 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 102 games.

Hints added above.

Just got around to watching this one. Manaea is pitching at Cy Young-quality right now. September ERA: 2.36 Since July 2: 7-2 W-L, 2.83 ERA, 107 K in 101 2/3 innings, 5.48 H/9, 0.875 WHIP. Mets are 14-2 in Manaea's game since July 2. Since June 14: 9-2 W-L, 2.76 ERA, 123 K in 117 1/3 innings, 5.37 H/9, 0.903 WHIP. Mets are 16-3 in Manaea's appearances since June 14. All told, Mets are 23-8 in games in which Manaea's pitched.

Who was Tom Qualters? Tom Qualters (April 1, 1935 – February 15, 2024), nicknamed "Money Bags," was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox in the 1950s. Qualters was a highly sought-after high school athlete, excelling in baseball, basketball, and football, before being signed by the Phillies out of high school for $40,000 as a "bonus baby." He made his MLB debut in 1953, but his rookie year was marked by an unusual appearance where he posted an ERA of 162.00, allowing six earned runs while retiring only one batter in his single game of the season. Due to the bonus rule, he remained on the Phillies' roster for two years despite limited playing time, earning him the nickname "Money Bags." After spending time in the minor leagues, where he had moderate success, Qualters returned to the majors in 1957 and 1958 before being traded to the White Sox. He pitched respectably for Chicago but never recorded a win, loss, or save in his 34 total MLB appearances. Qualters holds the distinction of being the only pitcher to appear on four Topps baseball cards without ever recording a decision. Following his baseball career, he became a conservation officer for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Qualters was married, had five children, and passed away in 2024 at the age of 88. Who was Wayne Schurr? Wayne Schurr (August 6, 1937 – March 29, 2024) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs in 1964. A native of Garrett, Indiana, Schurr was a right-hander standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He attended Hillsdale College in Michigan, becoming the only major league player from the college through 2022. Schurr began his professional baseball career in 1959 when he signed as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants. In 1963, he was with the Tacoma Giants before being claimed by the Cubs in the Rule 5 draft. During the 1964 season, Schurr appeared in 26 games, posting a 3.72 ERA with no decisions or saves. He pitched 48 1/3 innings, allowing 57 hits and 11 walks while striking out 29 batters. One of his standout performances came on May 29, when he threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings in relief against the Milwaukee Braves. After being traded to the California Angels following the 1966 season, Schurr retired from professional baseball without making another major league appearance. He passed away in Angola, Indiana, at the age of 86. Who was Tony Scott? Tony Scott (September 18, 1951 – May 26, 2024) was an American professional baseball center fielder and coach who played for the Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, and Houston Astros in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1984. Drafted by the Expos in the 71st round of the 1969 amateur draft, Scott was known for his excellent defense and speed, though his hitting was less consistent. After brief appearances with the Expos in 1973 and 1974, he earned a starting job in 1975 but struggled offensively, hitting just .182. Following a successful 1976 season with the Triple-A Denver Bears, where he hit .311, he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. Scott became the Cardinals’ primary center fielder from 1977 to 1981, with his best season coming in 1979 when he played 153 games, stole 37 bases, and hit six home runs. In 1981, he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he hit .293 and played in the postseason for the only time in his career. After gradually losing playing time, Scott returned to the Expos in 1984, finishing his MLB career with a .249 batting average over 991 games. After his playing career, Scott became a coach, working in the Philadelphia Phillies’ system from 1989 to 2000, and briefly served on the big league staff. He passed away in Cincinnati in 2024 at the age of 72.

Roger McDowell is correct! A new question has been added, with hints for the rest. 1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year? Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins. Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year. Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion. 2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York. Hint: This catcher later played for the Dodgers and Cubs. Hint: This former MLB player is known for being one of the first catchers to hit 20 home runs in a single season for the New York Mets. He also made headlines for his ability to switch-hit, showcasing talent on both sides of the plate. 3. What fools! How can it be? I wasn't signed, they traded for me! And want an even bigger surprise? They gave away three of their guys! A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding But at least I had flawless fielding; And when the Mets were finally through They traded me for something, too Who am I? Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money. Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019. Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. 4. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits? Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers. Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays' success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team's first championship with a key hit in Game 6. 5. A strikeout pitcher I was not With New York, 9's all I got And just to continue that theme For my career, I had 115 I played for the Brewers for a while Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file And though my career spanned a decade It was in just six years that I played Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 137 Edgy MD: 87 stevejrogers: 79 batmagadanleadoff: 34 DocTee: 18 The Hot Corner: 15 metsmarathon: 9 Benjamin Grimm: 6 Methead: 4 MFS62: 4 Batty31: 2 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

We're getting to the end of Part 1 of this endeavor, so lettuce power through. Stephen Nogosek, who pitched for the Mets in 2019 and from 2021 to 2023, was signed by the Nationals to begin 2024, but was released May 24 after going 1-2 with a 9.77 ERA, 10.3 BB/9 IP and 2.106 WHIP (!!!) in 11 relief appearances. He then signed on with the independent Lancaster Barnstormers, going 1-1 with a 4.32 ERA and 13 saves in 33 games there; he has 43 Ks in 33 1/3 innings. He loves that number 3, apparently. Rafael Ortega, who played for the Mets in 2023, hit .071 in 14 at-bats for the White Sox. He's hit .289/.414/.498 with 11 home runs, 53 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 84 games for their Triple-A club in Charlotte. Jose Peraza, who played for the Mets in 2021, hit .302/.345/.403 with 7 home runs and 41 RBI in 79 games for the Leones de Yucatan in Mexico. Michael Perez, who played for the Mets in 2022 and 2023, was signed by the Baltimore Orioles in December and hit .215 with 2 home runs and 13 RBI in 22 games for their Triple-A club in Norfolk. He was traded to the Mariners on May 22 and hit .177 with 3 homers and 8 RBI in 16 games for their Triple-A club in Tacoma. The Mariners released him July 9 and he signed with the Diamondbacks on July 31. He's hit .354/.444/.622 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI in 24 games for their Triple-A club in Reno. Overall, he's hit .259/.354/.453 with 9 home runs and 34 RBI in 62 games at Triple-A this year. Tommy Pham, who played for the Mets in 2023, was signed by the White Sox in April. He hit .266 with 5 home runs and 19 RBI in 70 games with them. On July 29, he was traded to the Cardinals. In 23 games there, he hit .206 with 2 home runs and 12 RBI. The Royals selected him off waivers on August 31. In 18 games with them, he's hit .241 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI. In 111 major league games, Pham has hit .251 with 9 home runs and 38 RBI. He also played briefly in the White Sox minor league system, hitting .273 in 3 games for their Rookie League club and .294 in 4 games for their Triple-A club in Charlotte, bringing his minor league average to .286 in 7 games. Kevin Pillar, who played for the Mets in 2021, signed with the White Sox in February 5. He hit .160 with 1 home run and 4 RBI in 17 games with them. He became a free agent on April 29 and was signed by the Angels the next day. He's since hit .254 with 7 home runs, 41 RBI and 9 steals in 78 for the Angels, bringing his major league totals to .245 with 8 home runs, 45 RBI and 11 steals in 95 games. Kevin Plawecki, who played for the Mets from 2015 to 2018, was signed by the Padres and has hit .260/.340/.443 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI in 75 games for their Triple-A team in El Paso. Erasmo Ramirez, who pitched for the Mets in 2020, is 3-0 with a 4.35 ERA in 13 games for the Rays. With their Triple-A club in Durham, he is 3-4 with a 3.23 ERA in 37 appearances; in 53 IP, he has 64 Ks. Neil Ramirez, who pitched for the Mets in 2017, was 5-4 with a 4.83 ERA in 17 games (12 starts) for the independent High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League. In 69 innings, he had 75 Ks. Yohan Ramirez, who began 2024 with the Mets, was purchased by the Orioles on April 11. He had a 6.00 ERA in 5 appearances for Baltimore before being selected off waivers by the Mets on May 6. Two weeks later, on May 20, he was purchased by the Dodgers and went 0-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 27 relief appearances with them. On July 28, the Red Sox selected him off waivers and he posted a 13.50 ERA in one game there. Overall, he is 0-5, 6.20 in 38 big league appearances this year. He also has a 2.18 ERA and 10.5 K/9 in 15 games for the Red Sox Triple-A club in Worcester. Wilson Ramos, who played for the Mets in 2019 and 2020, hit .320/.383/.465 with 4 home runs and 36 RBI in 46 games for the Bravos de Margarita in the 23-24 Venezuelan Winter League. In the Caribbean Series, he hit .310 in 7 games. Jack Reinheimer, who played for the Mets in 2018, hit .269 with 6 home runs and 21 RBI in 53 games for the independent Gastonia baseball club, before being signed by the Cubs on June 25. He hit .167 in 5 games for the Cubs Double-A club in Knoxville and .173 in 30 games for their Triple-A club in Iowa, for a combined average of .172 with 1 home run and 11 RBI. He was released August 12. Denyi Reyes, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, is 10-4 with a 3.78 ERA in 25 starts for the Samsung Lions in Korea. Matt Reynolds, who played for the Mets in 2016, 2017 and 2022, hit .000 in 4 at-bats for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan before undergoing season-ending surgery and being released on June 29.

Hudson was an extra guy they had for London, I believe.

Finally got around to watching this one. This was for the dogs, because it was ruff! Peterson pitched like the Peterson we'd come to know and love in years past.

Omar Narvaez, who played for the Mets in 2023 and 2024, was released by New York in early June 2024 and signed by the Astros less than a month later. He is hitting .196 with 3 home runs and 20 RBI in 42 games for their Triple-A team, Sugar Land. Tomas Nido, who played for the Mets from 2017 to 2024, was released by the Mets in mid-June and signed by the Cubs a couple days later. He hit .128 with one homer and 4 RBI in 47 at-bats with them, before being released August 30. The Tigers signed him on September 17. He hasn't played for Detroit, but is hitting .222 in 9 at-bats for their Triple-A club in Toledo (he was 1-for-2 for the Cubs' Triple-A club). Vinny Nittoli, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, was signed by the Athletics in November 2023. He made 7 relief appearances with them, going 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA; for their Triple-A club in Sacramento, he went 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 20 appearances, with 36 Ks in 23 1/3 innings. He became a free agent on June 24. On June 27, he was signed by the Cubs, but was DFA'd the next day, June 28. He became a free agent on July 1, having never pitched in the Cubs system. On July 2, he was signed by the Orioles, posting a 0.00 ERA in 2 appearances with them. For their Triple-A team in Norfolk, he was 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 3 appearances. On August 1, he became a free agent again. The Mets signed him on August 11. He went 1-1, 9.82 in 3 games with Syracuse, putting his 2024 Triple-A totals at 4-3, 3.60 in 26 games (43 Ks in 30 IP). The Mets released him August 30. His 2024 MLB totals were 0-1, 1.50 in 9 games.

Hodges and Anthony are correct! Hodges did in fact play for New York, in 1962 and 1963. 1976 is close, but not quite. It was a year the Mets went 66-96 and were led by Willie Montanez's 17 home runs. You might catch a Night Fever thinking about this, but With a Little Luck you'll succeed. New questions: 1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year? Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins. 2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York. 3. What fools! How can it be? I wasn't signed, they traded for me! And want an even bigger surprise? They gave away three of their guys! A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding But at least I had flawless fielding; And when the Mets were finally through They traded me for something, too Who am I? Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money. 4. From the back of a baseball card: "This player was recipient of Joan Payson Award for humanitarian service given by NY Baseball Writers and Good Guy Award given by NY Press Photographers in 1988." Who am I? 5. From the back of a baseball card: "This player's game-winners in 2000: an 11th-inning granny against the Cubs in Tokyo, a 13th inning bomb versus the Giants in Game 3 of the NLDS and an eighth inning double in Game 3 of the World Series." Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 137 Edgy MD: 87 stevejrogers: 79 batmagadanleadoff: 34 DocTee: 18 The Hot Corner: 14 metsmarathon: 9 Benjamin Grimm: 6 MFS62: 4 Methead: 3 Batty31: 2 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I have not felt this excited and optimistic since the Mets clinched the NLCS in 2015, and we're not even done with the regular season yet.

Brandon Nimmo does a great job at exciting the crowd.

"This is playoff baseball." --Brandon Nimmo

Magic number to seal up that final Wild Card spot down to 5!

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Matt Harvey insisted on staying in the game, too.