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Well, in the Fan Memories section of this website, I have endorsed Grant Hartwig, Wyatt Young, Lorenzo Cedrola and Nathan Lavender, thinking they might be valuable assets for New York. Hartwig underwhelmed, Young hit .220 in the minors this year and Cedrola is no longer in the Mets system. So I'm eager to see Nate Lavender, because I want one of my endorsements to pan out. Though among those on the list, I'm most eager to see Gilbert. I honestly thought he might've gotten a look in 2023, but it wasn't to be.

Bob Allen: https://www.crawfordacrim.com/obituaries/Robert-Gray-Allen/#!/Obituaryhttps://www.crawfordacrim.com/obituaries/Robert-Gray-Allen/#!/Obituary

Buzz Capra is correct! 1. I am notable because of my name: My first name was a last name and my last name was a first name That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same Who am I? Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977. Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto. Hint: In spite of his poor career performance, this smooth criminal got away with pitching nearly 300 innings. 2. 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. 3. I was pretty fleet-footed In my days with the Pirates But with the Mets I stole 2 bases And got only 27 hits While with the Mets I wasn't on top of my game But people will still recognize My really long name Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999. Hint: Involved in this trade—November 12, 1999: Traded by the New York Mets to the Boston Red Sox for Jon Nunnally. 4. A famous 10th inning started off well Lost in the sun, a double fell I came in to run, the next man was walked After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away And we won the Series the very next day --originally posted by "VIBaseball" Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969. Hint: Was a reserve outfielder. 5. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/w3XgVYz.jpg> Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named. Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 16 stevejrogers: 13 Johnny Lunchbucket: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 metsmarathon: 3 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Cangelosi is a great guess, as he had 28 hits and 5 steals with the Mets, but he is incorrect. The right answer might have forged a pretty successful career in indy ball after his time in the majors; I believe that hint is germane to the question. Jose Vizcaino is correct! A new question has been added with hints for the rest: 1. I am notable because of my name: My first name was a last name and my last name was a first name That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same Who am I? Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977. Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto. 2. 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. 3. I was pretty fleet-footed In my days with the Pirates But with the Mets I stole 2 bases And got only 27 hits While with the Mets I wasn't on top of my game But people will still recognize My really long name Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999. 4. A famous 10th inning started off well Lost in the sun, a double fell I came in to run, the next man was walked After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away And we won the Series the very next day --originally posted by "VIBaseball" Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969. 5. I started my career with the New York Mets I did pretty bad for them, I made some fans fret Why did the Mets draft me? Well, perhaps because At Illinois State I made a pretty big buzz Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 15 stevejrogers: 13 Johnny Lunchbucket: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 metsmarathon: 3 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Terrell, Matlack, Smith and McEwing are correct! 1. I am notable because of my name: My first name was a last name and my last name was a first name That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same Who am I? Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977. 2. 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? 3. My big-league career spanned 18 seasons Home-run pop was not one of the reasons I played three years in orange and blue Four years on I joined the pinstripe crew In the Subway Series my game-winning hit Sent my old fans home in a helluva snit --originally posted by "VIBaseball" 4. I was pretty fleet-footed In my days with the Pirates But with the Mets I stole 2 bases And got only 27 hits While with the Mets I wasn't on top of my game But people will still recognize My really long name Who am I? 5. A famous 10th inning started off well Lost in the sun, a double fell I came in to run, the next man was walked After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away And we won the Series the very next day --originally posted by "VIBaseball" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 15 stevejrogers: 13 Johnny Lunchbucket: 12 batmagadanleadoff: 9 metsmarathon: 3 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Mike Glavine and Bill Almon are correct. Tom Grieve is incorrect, but the answer might have been a well-known Met who was involved in a big trade that sent Tom Grieve to New York. 1. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis Hint: Involved in these transactions: October 10, 1961—Drafted by the New York Mets from the Philadelphia Phillies as the 32nd pick in the 1961 expansion draft; April 26, 1962—Traded by the New York Mets to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor. 2. Some people thought I looked like Herman Munster I came up with the Mets when I was still a youngster. I wonder if anyone did 'grieve' when I was traded but probably by then they were all too jaded. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 3. I am notable because of my name: My first name was a last name and my last name was a first name That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same Who am I? 4. I came in trade with another young pitcher Soon the rotation was that much richer At bat I went deep two times in the same game On the mound 'twas Detroit where I made my name --originally posted by "VIBaseball" 5. Had I stayed with the Cardinals I might still be a starter But the Mets made me a utility player Which they say is a whole lot harder Oh well, I don't care at all For I am such a trooper When I came to New York The fans thought I was super Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 15 Johnny Lunchbucket: 11 stevejrogers: 10 batmagadanleadoff: 9 metsmarathon: 3 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Muniz, Heep and Beane are correct!1. I was an original Met in '62And I stunk just like the restI played for four other teams tooWith none of them did I do the bestIt's safe to say my greatest year was '60When I hit .286, a bestNot much later though, they nixed meAnd I ended up with the Mets.Who am I?Hint: Played just 8 games for New York.Hint: Was an outfielder with New YorkHint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. LouisHint: Involved in these transactions: October 10, 1961—Drafted by the New York Mets from the Philadelphia Phillies as the 32nd pick in the 1961 expansion draft; April 26, 1962—Traded by the New York Mets to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor.2. Well I had a heck of a debut.A HOFer made his final appearance at that ballpark that nightA future HOFer called that game one of his biggest of his career!And another future HOFer replaced me to do something he'd never had done before.Too bad that was pretty much the lone highlight of my big league career!--originally posted by our very own SteveJRogersHint, also contributed by SteveJRogers: "I'm not exactly remembered fondly.For starters I made the team because had a friend in a high place, who wasn't, and still isn't thought of in high regard around Metdom. To say nothing about how I performed when I had a chance to play!"3. Some people thought I looked like Herman MunsterI came up with the Mets when I was still a youngster.I wonder if anyone did 'grieve' when I was tradedbut probably by then they were all too jaded.Who am I?--originally posted by "whoisonit"4. I am notable because of my name:My first name was a last nameand my last name was a first nameThat doesn't matter though - I stunk all the sameWho am I?5. When it comes to a notable nameI think I'll keep it the same.I was a true utility manplaying wherever I canMy name may make you smileif on a sundae you'd like to pileI had 2 different tenures at grand old Sheajust 1 of 7 teams from which I collected pay.Who am I?--originally posted by "whoisonit"Running tally of who guessed correctly:Edgy MD: 15Johnny Lunchbucket: 11batmagadanleadoff: 9stevejrogers: 9metsmarathon: 2MFS62: 2Benjamin Grimm: 1DocTee: 1Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Kelvin Chapstick is correct! 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." Hint: Shares a surname with someone who was a child star in the early/mid-2000s Hint: That child star was in the show Malcolm in the Middle Hint: Last name is five letters, beginning with 'M'. Carlos M_ _ _ _ . 2. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis Hint: Involved in these transactions: October 10, 1961—Drafted by the New York Mets from the Philadelphia Phillies as the 32nd pick in the 1961 expansion draft; April 26, 1962—Traded by the New York Mets to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor. 3. I spent four seasons in the orange & blue, traded for a guy that really threw. It was in the outfield I stated my case, but one year they tried me at 1st base. I plied my trade for 4 other clubs but never could rise above a sub. The World Series is a great place to be, I should know, I went to three. Then that poem was followed up by this one: I was surprised that nobody knew my name then I realized I misstated my game. Hopefully nobody will get too mad all I can say is "oops, my bad!" It was actually 2 years they tried me at first my lefty bat they figured was not the worst. I got some time with the Braves when they went all the way but not enough time to receive any World Series pay. So for me the World Series was only twice once against the team that had Jim Rice. So these are new hints for you to consider and guess my name so the thread won't whither. If you want more on the 'pile' of clues I'm happy to do what you choose. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: first played for the Mets in 1983. 4. Everyone thought I was really 'All That' not just 'cause of my speed & my bat. The Flushing Faithful were sure paying attention that's why they yelled & prayed for my ascension. My Mets career was a thirteen game joke but I later became a most famous bloke. For now when the history of baseball is written it'll be my ideas with which many are smitten. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Had two cups of coffee with New York, the last in 1985. 5. Well I had a heck of a debut. A HOFer made his final appearance at that ballpark that night A future HOFer called that game one of his biggest of his career! And another future HOFer replaced me to do something he'd never had done before. Too bad that was pretty much the lone highlight of my big league career! --originally posted by our very own SteveJRogers Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 15 Johnny Lunchbucket: 10 batmagadanleadoff: 9 stevejrogers: 8 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 metsmarathon: 1

Dale Murray is correct! 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." Hint: Shares a surname with someone who was a child star in the early/mid-2000s Hint: That child star was in the show Malcolm in the Middle 2. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis 3. I spent four seasons in the orange & blue, traded for a guy that really threw. It was in the outfield I stated my case, but one year they tried me at 1st base. I plied my trade for 4 other clubs but never could rise above a sub. The World Series is a great place to be, I should know, I went to three. Then that poem was followed up by this one: I was surprised that nobody knew my name then I realized I misstated my game. Hopefully nobody will get too mad all I can say is "oops, my bad!" It was actually 2 years they tried me at first my lefty bat they figured was not the worst. I got some time with the Braves when they went all the way but not enough time to recieve any World Sries pay. So for me the World Series was only twice once against the team that had Jim Rice. So these are new hints for you to consider and guess my name so the thread won't whither. If you want more on the 'pile' of clues I'm happy to do what you choose. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 4. I won a job in spring training one year But it took five more before I'd reappear For one season at least I was good in platoon But when I stopped hitting I was gone very soon --originally posted by "VIBaseball" 5. Everyone thought I was really 'All That' not just 'cause of my speed & my bat. The Flushing Faithful were sure paying attention that's why they yelled & prayed for my ascension. My Mets career was a thirteen game joke but I later became a most famous bloke. For now when the history of baseball is written it'll be my ideas with which many are smitten. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 14 Johnny Lunchbucket: 10 batmagadanleadoff: 9 stevejrogers: 8 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 metsmarathon: 1

Jorgensen and Rosado are correct, though Tim Foli could also work as an answer to #5, I believe. 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." Hint: Shares a surname with someone who was a child star in the early/mid-2000s Hint: That child star was in the show Malcolm in the Middle 2. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978 Hint: Never played a full season with New York Hint: Was involved in this trade—May 19, 1978: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets for Ken Henderson. Hint: Was also involved in this trade—Traded by the Montreal Expos with Woodie Fryman to the Cincinnati Reds for Will McEnaney and Tony Perez. 3. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis 4. I spent four seasons in the orange & blue, traded for a guy that really threw. It was in the outfield I stated my case, but one year they tried me at 1st base. I plied my trade for 4 other clubs but never could rise above a sub. The World Series is a great place to be, I should know, I went to three. Then that poem was followed up by this one: I was surprised that nobody knew my name then I realized I misstated my game. Hopefully nobody will get too mad all I can say is "oops, my bad!" It was actually 2 years they tried me at first my lefty bat they figured was not the worst. I got some time with the Braves when they went all the way but not enough time to recieve any World Sries pay. So for me the World Series was only twice once against the team that had Jim Rice. So these are new hints for you to consider and guess my name so the thread won't whither. If you want more on the 'pile' of clues I'm happy to do what you choose. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 5. I won a job in spring training one year But it took five more before I'd reappear For one season at least I was good in platoon But when I stopped hitting I was gone very soon --originally posted by "VIBaseball" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 14 batmagadanleadoff: 9 Johnny Lunchbucket: 9 stevejrogers: 8 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 metsmarathon: 1

Pat Strange is correct! I've added a new one (#5). 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." Hint: Shares a surname with someone who was a child star in the early/mid-2000s Hint: That child star was in the show Malcolm in the Middle 2. I played just 11 games in the majors Over a total of two years But don't you dare begin to think That was the extent of my career In fact, I played 15 seasons In baseball professionally From 1972 to 1986 I played, often internationally This player was not drafted Rather he was signed in '72 He played mostly first base And righthanded he threw Who am I? Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980. Hint: From Puerto Rico. Hint: Was involved in this deal—April 9, 1985: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Detroit Tigers for Rod Allen. Hint: Shares surname of the man who was just named the new Mets bullpen coach 3. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978 Hint: Never played a full season with New York Hint: Was involved in this trade—May 19, 1978: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets for Ken Henderson. Hint: Was also involved in this trade—Traded by the Montreal Expos with Woodie Fryman to the Cincinnati Reds for Will McEnaney and Tony Perez. 4. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis 5. When I was drafted, they thought plenty of me So much so I was in the bigs before age 20 But my performance wasn't great, it made some people cringe I was traded for a guy they called The Big Orange Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 Johnny Lunchbucket: 8 stevejrogers: 8 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 metsmarathon: 1

More hints added; I think I'm just giving some of them away at this point.

Larry Miggins: https://josephjearthman.funeraltechweb.com/tribute/details/747/Lawrence-Miggins/obituary.htmlhttps://josephjearthman.funeraltechweb.com/tribute/details/747/Lawrence-Miggins/obituary.html Tom Harrison: https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=harrito01https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=harrito01 Lee Richard: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wacotrib/name/lee-richard-obituary?id=52667655https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wacotrib/name/lee-richard-obituary?id=52667655 Dave Skaugstad: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/groupsioattachments/45734/100994979/3460/0?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJECNKOVMCCU3ATNQ&Expires=1702829455&Signature=Lr5W54xMTVOK7PcbgrtTQ4UDxzo%3D> John Glenn: https://www.moultrieobserver.com/sports/local_sports/colquitt-county-hall-of-famer-john-glenn-dies-in-new-jersey/article_58f7a330-9150-11ee-a9c4-5f94cc2dadc9.htmlhttps://www.moultrieobserver.com/sports/local_sports/colquitt-county-hall-of-famer-john-glenn-dies-in-new-jersey/article_58f7a330-9150-11ee-a9c4-5f94cc2dadc9.html Joe Gaines: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/groupsioattachments/45734/101988423/3677/3?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJECNKOVMCCU3ATNQ&Expires=1702829653&Signature=PYxmgOSZpm7LVRfhpCSALlTB5N4%3D>

Francisco Estrada is a good guess, but incorrect. Though you're on the right path. The answer shares the surname of someone just added to the Mets coaching staff. Eric Hillman is correct. 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." Hint: Shares a surname with someone who was a child star in the early/mid-2000s Hint: That child star was in the show Malcolm in the Middle 2. I played just 11 games in the majors Over a total of two years But don't you dare begin to think That was the extent of my career In fact, I played 15 seasons In baseball professionally From 1972 to 1986 I played, often internationally This player was not drafted Rather he was signed in '72 He played mostly first base And righthanded he threw Who am I? Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980. Hint: From Puerto Rico. Hint: Was involved in this deal—April 9, 1985: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Detroit Tigers for Rod Allen. Hint: Shares surname of the man who was just named the new Mets bullpen coach 3. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978 Hint: Never played a full season with New York Hint: Was involved in this trade—May 19, 1978: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets for Ken Henderson. Hint: Was also involved in this trade—Traded by the Montreal Expos with Woodie Fryman to the Cincinnati Reds for Will McEnaney and Tony Perez. 4. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. Hint: Was an outfielder with New York Hint: Played in the majors from 1957 to 1965, mostly with St. Louis 5. That first time the skip gave me the nod I'll bet a lot of fans said "my, isn't that 'odd'!" Eleven times I came on in relief the last few times I caused real grief. I never got a win when my home I called Shea but I never had a loss, & that's the best I can say! Who am I? Originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Pat yourself on the back if you find this poem strange, but he played for the Mets in 2002 and 2003 Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 stevejrogers: 8 Johnny Lunchbucket: 7 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1 metsmarathon: 1

Hints added above.

I did a little analysis on the Hall of Fame chances for Sheffield and Wagner on another website: "As it pertains to Sheffield, he is going to get pretty close. Since 2010, there have been a handful of guys to reach their final year and not be elected. The number is even smaller among those who had 20% support or more in their penultimate year. Including the special cases of Clemens and Bonds, and excluding Schilling because he intentionally tanked his election chances by telling folks not to vote for him, the average final year bump among those who had 20%+ support in their penultimate try is 10.11%, which would put Sheffield at ~65% this time. Excluding Bonds and Clemens makes that number 11.7%, which would put Sheffield at ~67% this go-around. If you go back even further to 2000, the numbers become 7.6% with Bonds and Clemens and 8.2% without, however I'd argue those numbers are inaccurate by modern standards as there has been a notable shift in voting patterns since the 10-year rule was enacted and voters are much more willing to give players that final-year bump since its enactment. Including only those affected by the 10-year rule, the average final year bump is 13% and excluding Bonds and Clemens it is 16.7%, and among those with 50% support in their penultimate year while also excluding Bonds and Clemens, it is 17.7% (including Bonds and Clemens it is 12.2%). Therefore, I deduce Sheffield will see a boost of somewhere between 12.2% and 17.7%, which would give him somewhere between ~67% and ~73% this year. The mean and median among those who fit the 10-year qualification are both 14.9%, so I will say Sheffield is going to finish with 70% in his final year, which will look really bad if the VC doesn't elect him eventually, which will likely and finally open the floodgates for the steroid guys. ... Using the same metrics I used above for Sheffield, but as it pertains to the players' penultimate and antepenultimate years on the ballots (as Wagner is currently in his penultimate year), I find that Wagner will likely see a gain of 7.3 to 15.7 percent this go-around. As he doesn't have the stain of steroids to tarnish him, and as he is following a pattern similar to other men who eventually made the Hall in the 10-year era (Walker, Martinez, Raines), I surmise that he will likely be closer to the 15.7 mark. Therefore, conjecturally speaking, one can postulate that it is safe to hypothesize that Wagner will earn somewhere between 75.4% and 83.8% of the vote for the Hall of Fame this year, thereby putting him in the Hall."

Estes and Harrelson are correct! Well done. Two new ones have been added, I'll add more hints tomorrow, or perhaps later today if we churn through a couple more today. 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos." 2. I played just 11 games in the majors Over a total of two years But don't you dare begin to think That was the extent of my career In fact, I played 15 seasons In baseball professionally From 1972 to 1986 I played, often internationally This player was not drafted Rather he was signed in '72 He played mostly first base And righthanded he threw Who am I? Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980. Hint: From Puerto Rico. 3. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978 Hint: Never played a full season with New York 4. I was an original Met in '62 And I stunk just like the rest I played for four other teams too With none of them did I do the best It's safe to say my greatest year was '60 When I hit .286, a best Not much later though, they nixed me And I ended up with the Mets. Who am I? Hint: Played just 8 games for New York. 5. I played for the Mets for my whole career Which lasted exactly three years About my height, I was "huge" in a word For a while, I held that record Who am I? Hint: Played for the Mets beginning in 1992. Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 stevejrogers: 8 Johnny Lunchbucket: 7 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Estes and Harrelson are correct! Well done. Two new ones have been added, I'll add more hints tomorrow, or perhaps later today if we churn through a couple more today. 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California Hint: https://i.imgur.com/3BPeQA3.jpg> 2. I played just 11 games in the majors Over a total of two years But don't you dare begin to think That was the extent of my career In fact, I played 15 seasons In baseball professionally From 1972 to 1986 I played, often internationally This player was not drafted Rather he was signed in '72 He played mostly first base And righthanded he threw Who am I? Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980. 3. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978 4. 4. I came to the Mets and a failure I was My stay was less than a year because My record was poor, my ERA was high I just did plain old bad, no I won't lie I won but four games, while losing nine When I went to pitch, it was not a good time Who am I? 5. https://i.imgur.com/B2cwEkv.jpg> Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 9 stevejrogers: 8 Johnny Lunchbucket: 7 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

It is Lance Johnson, and I can't find anything concrete on his drinking habits, either. Oh well. 1. My career [was] just [20] games over 2 seasons, not the same. The roster was filled with others the same not position or talent, by that I mean name. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was a pitcher Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007 Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets Hint: Is from Torrance, California 2. I played just 11 games in the majors Over a total of two years But don't you dare begin to think That was the extent of my career In fact, I played 15 seasons In baseball professionally From 1972 to 1986 I played, often internationally This player was not drafted Rather he was signed in '72 He played mostly first base And righthanded he threw Who am I? 3. One year I led in games yet my repertoire was rather tame. My other teams totaled five one was only a short drive. The thing about me that's a clinker, my best pitch rhymed with stinker. --originally posted by "whoisonit" 4. I came to the Mets and a failure I was My stay was less than a year because My record was poor, my ERA was high I just did plain old bad, no I won't lie I won but four games, while losing nine When I went to pitch, it was not a good time Who am I? 5. I played for the Mets for a few years I got some boos, I got some cheers Apparently, I was the cheating sort Because I was in the Mitchell Report And one more thing - aint it a dandy My father, his name is Randy Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 stevejrogers: 8 batmagadanleadoff: 7 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I remember thinking he was going to be a dud from the beginning and I wasn't disappointed.

He was an expert at hitting triples in the 1990s, leading the league in that category multiple times. And he did return to NY as a player, in the Bronx, but briefly.

Number 4 is neither Swoboda or Allen. It might have been an outfielder who had one big year in New York. As for number 5, he came around about the same time as other pitching greats like Jeff D'Amico and John Thomson.

Also, guess it was made official recently: Named John Gibbons bench coach, Antoan Richardson first base coach, Jose Rosado bullpen coach, Mike Sarbaugh third base coach and Eric Chavez hitting coach. The Mets also signed outfielder Taylor Kohlwey to a minor league deal.

Dan Dobbek: https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/daniel-dobbek-obituary?id=53761627&_gl=1*tkomm2*_gcl_au*MTIyMzg4MTcxMS4xNzAxMTA0NjQ4https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/daniel-dobbek-obituary?id=53761627&_gl=1*tkomm2*_gcl_au*MTIyMzg4MTcxMS4xNzAxMTA0NjQ4 Dave Wehrmeister: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262079722/dave-wehrmeisterhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262079722/dave-wehrmeister Mike Corkins: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressenterprise/name/michael-corkins-obituary?id=53766262https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressenterprise/name/michael-corkins-obituary?id=53766262 Jeff Peterek: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeffrey-peterek-obituary?id=53317015https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeffrey-peterek-obituary?id=53317015 Wayne Comer: https://www.whsv.com/2023/10/04/former-major-leaguer-shenandoah-native-wayne-comer-dies/https://www.whsv.com/2023/10/04/former-major-leaguer-shenandoah-native-wayne-comer-dies/ Guys from the late '70s and '80s are starting to die like crazy.

Bobby M. Jones is a great guess, but incorrect. This man is of Hispanic descent and debuted for the Mets in 2007.