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...but if you think those are too easy, I added hints to the questions if you want to take a shot at the others.

Here's your chance to take back that #1 spot. Come on, you know you want to do it.

Clint Hurdle is correct ... and with that, Johnny Lunchbucket overtakes Edgy MD for the most-questions-answered-correctly lead! A new question has been added below: 1. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentional. And that's the joke. Hint: Later managed the Rangers. (Someone's gotta answer this, it's an easy +1 on the tally below). Hint: Played for the Mets in 2005 and 2006. Hint: Spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 2. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1965. Hint: Played just 5 games with the Mets, but had three numbers—including Tom Seaver's. Hint: Was 0-0 with a 0.56 ERA in 5 games (1 start) for New York. 3. I have a common name you could say I have barely a shred of fame but I still play[ed] A bullpen reliever I was born to be In the off season I may or may not ski I had just 1 year in A ball As a trait, I am tall. Who am I? He gained significant fame, or at least name recognition, after this poem was posted. Recall, it was posted in 2008. Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007. --originally posted by "NJMetfan4life" 4. I played baseball as a catcher A ball would be thrown and I'd fetch 'er I could barely hit, despite my tryin' Here's a hint - my last name was O'Brien Who am I? Hint: Forged a 15-year major league career. 5. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/FGXFqCx.jpg> Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1990. Running tally of who guessed correctly: Johnny Lunchbucket: 22 Edgy MD: 21 stevejrogers: 17 batmagadanleadoff: 12 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Danny Frisella is correct! A new question has been added below. 1. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentional. And that's the joke. Hint: Later managed the Rangers. (Someone's gotta answer this, it's an easy +1 on the tally below). Hint: Played for the Mets in 2005 and 2006. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 2. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1965. Hint: Played just 5 games with the Mets, but had three numbers—including Tom Seaver's. 3. I have a common name you could say I have barely a shred of fame but I still play[ed] A bullpen reliever I was born to be In the off season I may or may not ski I had just 1 year in A ball As a trait, I am tall. Who am I? He gained significant fame, or at least name recognition, after this poem was posted. Recall, it was posted in 2008. --originally posted by "NJMetfan4life" 4. I played baseball as a catcher A ball would be thrown and I'd fetch 'er I could barely hit, despite my tryin' Here's a hint - my last name was O'Brien Who am I? 5. As a manager, I've had my hurdles As a player, I was slow as a turtle As a manager, I've been to one World Series I was in one as a player too, if you had any queries Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 21 Johnny Lunchbucket: 21 stevejrogers: 17 batmagadanleadoff: 12 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Edgy MD wrote: I guess the list of murdered Mets is one player long. ?? Just one? I've seen lots of Mets pitchers get murdered. Metaphorically, at least. Also, Tanana, Bordick and Butler are correct! 1. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentional. And that's the joke. Hint: Later managed the Rangers. (Someone's gotta answer this, it's an easy +1 on the tally below). Hint: Played for the Mets in 2005 and 2006. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 2. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1965. Hint: Played just 5 games with the Mets, but had three numbers—including Tom Seaver's. 3. I have a common name you could say I have barely a shred of fame but I still play[ed] A bullpen reliever I was born to be In the off season I may or may not ski I had just 1 year in A ball As a trait, I am tall. Who am I? He gained significant fame, or at least name recognition, after this poem was posted. Recall, it was posted in 2008. --originally posted by "NJMetfan4life" 4. I played baseball as a catcher A ball would be thrown and I'd fetch 'er I could barely hit, despite my tryin' Here's a hint - my last name was O'Brien Who am I? 5. I was a bear of a reliever As a starter, I was no Tom Seaver I'd pitch when it was cold or muggy Oh yeah...I died in a dune buggy Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 21 Johnny Lunchbucket: 21 stevejrogers: 16 batmagadanleadoff: 12 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Reyes, Hamilton and Pratt are correct! 1. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentionally. And that's the joke. Hint: Later managed the Rangers. (Someone's gotta answer this, it's an easy +1 on the tally below). --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 2. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1965. 3. My time with the Mets, it was very short Stealing bases and hitting singles was my forte But I was just a temporary lodger Before the season ended, I was a Dodger Who am I? 4. The first pitch I saw as a Met Went over the fence like a jet Only 3 more HRs followed Which were more than could be expected from the man I replaced I was just a rental so it did seem The following year I returned to my previous team --originally posted by "Keyser Soze" 5. I played baseball for 21 years But less than one was as a Met I was traded for Kenny Greer And soon a retirement plan, I set Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 20 Johnny Lunchbucket: 19 stevejrogers: 16 batmagadanleadoff: 12 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Mike Scott is correct! As it pertains to Antonelli...I almost said "Mets player fraternity" instead of "family"; perhaps I should have. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg> --originally posted by "Dalkowski110" Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009. Hint: I was an infielder, but I was no Jose. 2. 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 Hint: Was murdered. 3. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentionally. And that's the joke. Hint: Later managed the Rangers. (Someone's gotta answer this, it's an easy +1 on the tally below). --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 4. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1965. 5. For four-plus years he played at Shea A well-liked backup, all would say His greatest moment broke a tie In playoff ball against Mantei The centerfielder scaled the wall But he came down without the ball The Mets walked off, the fans would thank The humble man who's known as Tank. --originally posted by "VIBaseball" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 19 Johnny Lunchbucket: 17 stevejrogers: 16 batmagadanleadoff: 12 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Stanton for Heredia is correct! Another question has been added below. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg> --originally posted by "Dalkowski110" Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009. 2. 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 3. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentionally. And that's the joke. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 4. My career began with the Mets But for them I did quite poorly In '82 I went to the 'Stros In a trade that'd benefit me Who am I? 5. I was an early Met, From when they were bad I was one of the best That the Mets had had But my career was short I never received fame But that's hard to do When you pitch but five games Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 19 Johnny Lunchbucket: 17 stevejrogers: 16 batmagadanleadoff: 11 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

I would say Antonelli was a part of the Mets family, so he could loosely be considered "a Met." And he is correct! Cisco is correct, as well. A couple new questions have been added. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/x6hVK3V.jpg> --originally posted by "Dalkowski110" Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009. 2. 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 3. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentionally. And that's the joke. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 4. Who was the first player that Omar Minaya acquired via trade for another player? --originally posted by "Dalkowski110" 5. My career began with the Mets But for them I did quite poorly In '82 I went to the 'Stros In a trade that'd benefit me Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 18 Johnny Lunchbucket: 17 stevejrogers: 16 batmagadanleadoff: 11 metsmarathon: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 The Hot Corner: 1

Botz is a good guess, but incorrect. The correct answer might or might not have been of Italian descent and he might or might not have been involved in this trade: Traded by the Milwaukee Braves with Billy Klaus, Don Liddle, Ebba St. Claire and $50,000 to the New York Giants for Sam Calderone and Bobby Thomson. And this trade: Traded by the San Francisco Giants with Willie Kirkland to the Cleveland Indians for Harvey Kuenn. And this deal: Purchased with Ken MacKenzie by the New York Mets from the Milwaukee Braves. Shawn Estes is correct! A new question has been added below: 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. 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 5. THIS is actually the abominably bad poem that I said I was going to post eventually. Its author wasn't quote Longfellow or even Seuss, but the heart was there. I played as a met a little while I didn't really like my style I don't think I drove a Ford my name isn't Chris Woodword Since I'm only posting this one due to an obsessive dedication to completionism, I'll give a hint right off the bat— The answer is literally in the poem. The misspelling is intentionally. And that's the joke. --originally posted by a young man who was just having fun 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 The Hot Corner: 1

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

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

"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

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

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

Here's an expanded list of 2023 deaths, including notable non-major leaguers: A Kazuharu Abe Aquino Abreu Bob Allen (allenbo04) Jesus Alou Rafael Avila B Jack Baldschun Sal Bando Roberto Barbon Mike Baxes Rob Belloir Harry Blijden Vida Blue Bobby Bolin Eddie Bressoud Wilma Briggs Willem Broertjes Leo Burke Dick Burwell Shoichi Busujima C Bill Campbell Ron Campbell Luis Castro (minors06) Joe Christopher Nate Colbert Alex Cole Wayne Comer Chris Cooper (minors03) Mike Corkins José Corpas Jr. Pat Corrales Casey Cox Roger Craig D Emir Darce Vic Davalillo Bill Davis (davisbi01) Miguel de la Hoz Don Denkinger Dan Dobbek Dick Drago Brian Dubois Bobby Durnbaugh Carl Duser E Dave Elder F Jean Faut Larry Foster George Frazier Dave Frost Kenji Furusawa G Joe Gaines Rob Gardner Bob Garibaldi Yoandy Garlobo Jack Giese Coco Gómez Dick Groat Mario Guerrero Bobby Guindon Cliff Gustafson H Dick Hall Roger Hambright Preston Hanna Bob Harrison Roric Harrison Tom Harrison Willie Hernandez Alex Herrera Dennis Higgins Paul Hinrichs Mitsuyasu Hirano Ron Hodges Vern Holtgrave Don Hood Frank Howard Rick Hummel I Hidetoshi Ikeda Satoshi Iriki Mike Ivie J Deacon Jones (jonesde02) Joe Jones (minors04) K Hiromitsu Kadota Manabu Kitabeppu Fred Klages Pete Koegel L Pete Ladd Hobie Landrith Don Leppert (leppedo02) Ted Lerner M Ken MacKenzie Fred Marolewski Chip Maxwell Tim McCarver Dan McGinn Román Mejias Larry Miggins John Miller (millejo04) Ryan Minor Bobby Morgan Danny Morris Dan Morrison N Toshio Naka Futoshi Nakanishi Cotton Nash Dave Nicholson O Eliecer O'Connor Koji Okamura P Albie Pearson Bert Peña Joe Pepitone Jeff Peterek Gary Peters Jim Poole (pooleji02) Jim Price (priceji01) Bob Priddy Carlos Pulido R Mike Radcliff Larry Ray Dennis Ribant Lee Richard Mel Roach Brooks Robinson Calín Rosales Tom Ruane S Yoshiyuki Sakakibara Ted Savage Bill Schlesinger Peter Seidler Mike Shannon Dave Skaugstad Lou Skizas Hans Slaap Tomás Soto Dave Stenhouse Ken Suarez Shigeru Sugishita John Sullivan (sullijo07) Taira Sumitomo T Frank Thomas (thomafr03) Lee Tinsley Dick Tomanek Ron Tompkins Masataka Tsuchiya (Tsuchma02) Jerry Turner V Sandy Valdespino W Tim Wakefield Tom Walker (walketo02) Taisuke Watanabe Dave Wehrmeister Dave Wills (college) Ed Winceniak Rick Wolff Y Koshi Yamamoto Larry Yellen Danny Young (youngda01) Mike Young

Inevitably, there will be some unreported deaths uncovered and late-December passings that will trickle in, however this is the list of 2023 MLB deaths: Bob Allen Jesús Alou Jack Baldschun Sal Bando Mike Baxes Rob Belloir Vida Blue Bobby Bolin Eddie Bressoud Leo Burke Dick Burwell Bill Campbell Ron Campbell Joe Christopher Nate Colbert Alex Cole Wayne Comer Mike Corkins Pat Corrales Casey Cox Roger Craig Vic Davalillo Bill Davis Miguel de la Hoz Dan Dobbek Dick Drago Brian Dubois Bobby Durnbaugh Carl Duser Dave Elder Larry Foster George Frazier Dave Frost Joe Gaines Rob Gardner Bob Garibaldi John Glenn Dick Groat Mario Guerrero Bobby Guindon Dick Hall Roger Hambright Preston Hanna Bob Harrison Roric Harrison Tom Harrison Willie Hernández Alex Herrera Joe Hicks Dennis Higgins Paul Hinrichs Ron Hodges Vern Holtgrave Don Hood Frank Howard Mike Ivie Deacon Jones Fred Klages Pete Koegel Pete Ladd Hobie Landrith Don Leppert Ken MacKenzie Fred Marolewski Tim McCarver Dan McGinn Román Mejías Larry Miggins John Miller Ryan Minor Bobby Morgan Danny Morris Cotton Nash Dave Nicholson Albie Pearson Bert Peña Joe Pepitone Jeff Peterek Gary Peters Jim Poole Jim Price Bob Priddy Larry Ray Dennis Ribant Lee Richard Mel Roach Brooks Robinson HOF Ted Savage Bill Schlesinger Mike Shannon Dave Skaugstad Lou Skizas Dave Stenhouse Ken Suarez John Sullivan Frank Thomas Lee Tinsley Dick Tomanek Ron Tompkins Jerry Turner Sandy Valdespino Tim Wakefield Tom Walker Dave Wehrmeister Ed Winceniak Larry Yellen Danny Young Mike Young

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d'oh! I thought I'd probably missed a thread.

He signed with the Rays a couple weeks ago. My memory is constantly waiting for the Mets to call him up and give him another try, but after just one appearance and three innings, that was it for him.

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

Wright is still hanging on at over 5%. I'm surprised. It might seem sacrilegious, but he never struck me as a Hall of Famer. Reyes hopefully gets a little support; he's not good enough for 5%, but he should get SOME love. Colon has a vote already, which is cute. Abreu is one of those guys who'll stick around for the full 10 years then get elected via the VC in 25 years.

Hints added above.

He recently signed with the Orioles. He hit .500 for the Mets this year, and that's my primary memory of him.

It feels like another 77-85 record roster.