Cowtipper

Jose's a good one, you Butto believe it.

Wouldn't it be a miracle if the old, Cy Young-quality Severino was back?

9-8, over .500!

Henry Davis is one in a long line of underwhelming #1 overall picks.

Fingers crossed. Smith has closed before (sparingly).

Nimmo's due for a grand slam, I think.

Time to lock it down!

This is the first time I've actually witnessed Wendle do anything.

Finally something is cooking.

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

Easley and 12 are correct, well done! Two new questions have 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 numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90. --originally posted by "m8644" 3. I once got a game winning hit On Opening Day It was the last major league game that I will ever play Who am I? --originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni" 4. 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? 5. 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" Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 85 Edgy MD: 85 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Not Wendle, though you should get this one Easily, and 17 isn't the correct answer, however you are pretty close. Joe Ginsberg might have worn the number, as well as Shawon Dunston and Roberto Alomar. Jeff D'Amico, however, is correct. All knotted up again! 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 numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90. --originally posted by "m8644" 3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern? Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977. --originally posted by "milladrive" 4. I started 60 games at 2B One year not long ago It was rather recently That I donned the B & O Who am I? 5. I once got a game winning hit On Opening Day It was the last major league game that I will ever play Who am I? --originally posted by "Joe Rigatoni" Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 84 Edgy MD: 84 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Not Komiyama, but a good guess. Think starting pitchers. Wally Backman is correct, however. 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 numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90. --originally posted by "m8644" 3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern? Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977. --originally posted by "milladrive" 4. I pitched for the Mets one year Part of a new group of three None of us was much to fear Estes, Thomson, or me Who am I? 5. I started 60 games at 2B One year not long ago It was rather recently That I donned the B & O Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 84 Edgy MD: 83 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Miguel Cairo is correct! Well done. And with that, you're tied up with Johnny Lunchbucket for the lead! A new question has been added and hints have been added for the rest. 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 numbers. The year was one in which the Mets went 72-90. --originally posted by "m8644" 3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern? Hint: Art Shamsky hit this many home runs in 1968. Jason Bay hit this many home runs in 2011. John Milner hit this many home runs in 1977. --originally posted by "milladrive" 4. I played for the Mets for nine years Our appetite was sate We cried joyous champagne tears Then I left post-'88 Who am I? Hint: Later managed in the minors/indy ball for 20+ seasons. 5. I pitched for the Mets one year Part of a new group of three None of us was much to fear Estes, Thomson, or me Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 83 Edgy MD: 83 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Don Aase is correct! Well done. 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. --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? --originally posted by "m8644" 3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern? --originally posted by "milladrive" 4. I played for the Mets for nine years Our appetite was sate We cried joyous champagne tears Then I left post-'88 Who am I? 5. My time with the Mets was okay But balls I rarely ever ripped And despite what my name might say No, I'm not from Egypt Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 83 Edgy MD: 82 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Brad Clontz, Willie Mays and Bob Miller (1962)/Bobby Jones (2000) are correct! Three new questions have 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. --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? --originally posted by "m8644" 3. In 2011, Carlos Beltran had a streak of home runs where the handedness of the pitcher who surrendered it was opposite that of the pitcher who surrendered the one before (so, for example, left-right-left-right, etc.). The streak began on April 19 against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. How many home runs did he hit while maintaining that pattern? --originally posted by "milladrive" 4. I signed with the Mets as an FA And for only a year did I stay I pitched in relief with my 'mate Roger But after that season I was a Dodger Who am I? 5. I played for the Mets for nine years Our appetite was sate We cried joyous champagne tears Then I left post-'88 Who am I? Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 83 Edgy MD: 81 stevejrogers: 55 batmagadanleadoff: 23 DocTee: 9 metsmarathon: 8 Benjamin Grimm: 5 MFS62: 3 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

An emotional roller coaster.

Odell Jones: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2024/04/15/odell-jones-who-nearly-had-wild-no-hitter-with-brewers-dies/73328570007/ Kevin Batiste: https://www.carnesbrothers.com/obituary/kevin-batiste Larry Brown: https://mlb1960s.blogspot.com/2024/04/rip-larry-brown.html

I missed it.

Holderman > Vogelbach

Mets pitching has impressed me so far this year.

It's fun again.

Edgy MD wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Major League ballplayers named for major league ballplayers: O'Neil Cruz (Paul) Jeter Downs (Derek) Mickey Mantle (Cochrane) Willie Mays Aiken (duh!) Ryne Sandberg (Duren) Robinson Cano (Jackie) I think I read somewhere that Hall of Famer Ken Griffey was named after somebody too. Ken Boyer I think.

And yet things can turn on a dime.

Sigh...