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Tate and Sadecki are correct. Well done! 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. It didn't take long for the bloom to leave the rose but oh that first year, to such heights I rose. It took a few years for the stories to filter out I faded so quickly cause I drank more than stout. Long before the whispers and stories I led the league in many categories never again were my numbers so hoary. I returned to New York but a Met not to be I ended my time as a Yankee. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 5. 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? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 batmagadanleadoff: 7 stevejrogers: 7 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Pat Zachry and Alay Soler are correct. Well done! 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 pitched but a year in a Mets uniform And I did not do well while it was worn That season was also the extent of my career Indeed it lasted just that one single year Seaver had over 20 wins that season But me, I got less than 10 for some reason You could say my career could have been greater But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters Who am I? Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY. Hint: Played for Mets in 1975. Who am I? 3. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/aVZZM2Tm.jpg> Hint: Spent five straight seasons with New York, then a sixth to wrap up his career. 4. 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? 5. 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. Who am I ? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 13 stevejrogers: 7 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 batmagadanleadoff: 5 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

The Mets lost pitcher Tyler Thomas to the Braves in the Rule V Draft. They drafted pitcher Justin Slaten from the Rangers, but then traded him to the Red Sox for pitcher Ryan Ammons. In the minor league rounds, they drafted catcher Donovan Antonia from the Reds and pitcher Alan Perdomo from the Rockies.

Lorn Brown 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 2. I pitched but a year in a Mets uniform And I did not do well while it was worn That season was also the extent of my career Indeed it lasted just that one single year Seaver had over 20 wins that season But me, I got less than 10 for some reason You could say my career could have been greater But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters Who am I? Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY. Hint: Played for Mets in 1975. 3. Back home I was good, or so it was said the Metropolitans signed me after I fled. I liked to throw junk and got in a funk [Then] my career [was] sunk. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: From Cuba. Hint: Played for the Mets in 2006. Who am I? 4. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/aVZZM2Tm.jpg> Hint: Spent five straight seasons with New York, then a sixth to wrap up his career. 5. A pitcher, I was an All-Star once Unlike my friends Doug, Steve and Dan They came to the Mets with me For a single, talented man Who am I? Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 12 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 stevejrogers: 6 batmagadanleadoff: 5 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Dozier is correct, well done! 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 2. I pitched but a year in a Mets uniform And I did not do well while it was worn That season was also the extent of my career Indeed it lasted just that one single year Seaver had over 20 wins that season But me, I got less than 10 for some reason You could say my career could have been greater But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters Who am I? Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY. 3. Back home I was good, or so it was said the Metropolitans signed me after I fled. I liked to throw junk and got in a funk [Then] my career [was] sunk. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: From Cuba. Who am I? 4. I wasn't yellow, wasn't white, but indeed was brown the things I said that 1 year made many fans frown. The team was bad that year, in fact it stunk just like me, but many thought I was drunk. Some say the worst had to be Fran but it's my career that went in the can. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: Was an announcer. 5. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/aVZZM2Tm.jpg> Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 11 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 stevejrogers: 6 batmagadanleadoff: 5 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I like this one. He was a big prospect back in the day and though he's never been a superstar, he's been a pretty solid hitter. Defensively he's skilled.

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 2. I pitched but a year in a Mets uniform And I did not do well while it was worn That season was also the extent of my career Indeed it lasted just that one single year Seaver had over 20 wins that season But me, I got less than 10 for some reason You could say my career could have been greater But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters Who am I? Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY. 3. Back home I was good, or so it was said the Metropolitans signed me after I fled. I liked to throw junk and got in a funk [Then] my career [was] sunk. --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: From Cuba. 4. Who am I? I played two sports, one better than the other But professionally, I did neither that great But still, I was a 1st round draft pick As a football player out of Penn State 5. I wasn't yellow, wasn't white, but indeed was brown the things I said that 1 year made many fans frown. The team was bad that year, in fact it stunk just like me, but many thought I was drunk. Some say the worst had to be Fran but it's my career that went in the can. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 11 Johnny Lunchbucket: 6 stevejrogers: 6 batmagadanleadoff: 5 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Singleton and Tommie Davis are correct, and the Hall of Fame the guy is in is Cooperstown. The other guy who shared a name with him played all of one game with New York. While you mull that over, I've replaced the Singleton and Davis questions with some new ones: 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career Hint: Played in the Mets system in 2002 and 2003 Hint: Played all of one game in the field with the Mets Hint: If it is the answer you seek, check the first page of this thread Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 2003. 2. It's a long way from Omaha to coaching with my goombah. The year I was there was special for me 'cause now I'll always be let in somewhere for free Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: A different Met by the same name played very briefly for the club later in the decade Hint: In the Hall of Fame Hint: Spent entire major league playing career with one team 3. 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 4. a lefty from Brooklyn I thought I was cool Sandy and Fred went to my High School Other teams gave up on my approach I was cousins to a popular NY Mets coach The team was bad, and I was worse Not a happy homecoming For the kid from Bensonhurst --originally posted by "parlo" 5. I am not a resort And I dont ski Was called up in August Went on a hitting spree That month and a half that I had played Led the Mets to make another bad trade But no matter how good I was that fall, I was never the same After a game of basketball --originally posted by "parlo" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 10 batmagadanleadoff: 5 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 stevejrogers: 4 MFS62: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I see where you're going, but we're not quite there. Note 'Omaha' and 'coaching' in the poem. The individual might or might not have been from Omaha and he might or might not have coached for New York.

Valentine and Foy are correct! 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career Hint: Played in the Mets system in 2002 and 2003 Hint: Played all of one game in the field with the Mets Hint: If it is the answer you seek, check the first page of this thread --originally posted by "whoisonit" 2. It's a long way from Omaha to coaching with my goombah. The year I was there was special for me 'cause now I'll always be let in somewhere for free Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: A different Met by the same name played very briefly for the club later in the decade Hint: In the Hall of Fame 3. 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" 4. The first big hitter from the farm Let go before my bat could do harm [You'd] still see me around at games across town Traded at a moments spur for a restauranteur --originally posted by "parlo" 5. Just one season with the NY Mets I led the team in all sorts of offense I had broken my ankle 2 years before I had a great season, but was shown the door Some think I had a brother But that was not true People liked comparing us to the Alous If you have the time, look it up, you will see I even got some votes, for the MVP Who you got in return, you didnt know it then But he was a key part to becoming champions I journeyed around far and near That season at Shea was my last good year --originally posted by "parlo" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 10 batmagadanleadoff: 5 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 MFS62: 2 stevejrogers: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Webb and Buchek are correct, Otis is incorrect but the correct individual is closely linked to Otis. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career Hint: Played in the Mets system in 2002 and 2003 Hint: Played all of one game in the field with the Mets Hint: If it is the answer you seek, check the first page of this thread 2. It's a long way from Omaha to coaching with my goombah. The year I was there was special for me 'cause now I'll always be let in somewhere for free Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: A different Met by the same name played very briefly for the club later in the decade Hint: In the Hall of Fame 3. From the impossible dream, to KC, then Queens I am famous for Amos, a bad trade for the team --originally posted by "parlo" Hint: I played for the Mets in 1970. 4. 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" 5. I wasnt your sweetheart Traded for a thief at a jewel mart Who is high on the save chart I was great at Montreal At Shea I was in freefall Some say it was drugs And maybe it was Who am I? --originally posted by "parlo" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 9 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 batmagadanleadoff: 4 MFS62: 2 stevejrogers: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Saw this recently: The Mets exercised the 2024 option on C Omar Narvaez. Also I don't know if it was officially reported in this thread: Agreed to terms with OF D.J. Stewart on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.

Tom Walker: https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-pirates-statement-on-the-passing-of-tom-walkerhttps://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-pirates-statement-on-the-passing-of-tom-walker Rob Gardner: https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys0606377https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys0606377 Ed Winceniak: https://www.sheehyfh.com/obituaries/Edward-Winceniak?obId=29639307https://www.sheehyfh.com/obituaries/Edward-Winceniak?obId=29639307 Pete Ladd: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2023/10/21/milwaukee-brewers-relief-pitcher-closer-pete-ladd-has-died-1982-world-series-team/71274313007/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2023/10/21/milwaukee-brewers-relief-pitcher-closer-pete-ladd-has-died-1982-world-series-team/71274313007/ Leo Burke: https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/obituaries/phag0598429https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/obituaries/phag0598429

Hints provided in the post above.

Preston Hanna: https://www.fcfhs.com/obituaries/Preston-Hanna/#!/TributeWallhttps://www.fcfhs.com/obituaries/Preston-Hanna/#!/TributeWall Rob Belloir: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-belloir-obituary?id=53615423https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-belloir-obituary?id=53615423 Lou Skizas: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/name/lou-skizas-obituary?id=53687282&fhid=30732&_gl=1*12gdwih*_gcl_au*MTU4NDc0NTMwMS4xNjk5ODg0NzM5https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/name/lou-skizas-obituary?id=53687282&fhid=30732&_gl=1*12gdwih*_gcl_au*MTU4NDc0NTMwMS4xNjk5ODg0NzM5 Dave Stenhouse: https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-baseball-legend-dave-stenhouse-passes-away-at-90-uri-washington-senators-heritage-hall-of-fame-saturday-november-11-2023https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-baseball-legend-dave-stenhouse-passes-away-at-90-uri-washington-senators-heritage-hall-of-fame-saturday-november-11-2023 Dennis Higgins: https://www.millardfamilychapels.com/obituaries/Dennis-Dean-Higgins?obId=29813397https://www.millardfamilychapels.com/obituaries/Dennis-Dean-Higgins?obId=29813397 Dick Drago: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/dick-drago-passes-away.htmlhttps://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/dick-drago-passes-away.html Bobby Guindon: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-guindon-obituary?id=53456977https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-guindon-obituary?id=53456977

The point I was trying to make is that the hype/money the Mets put into signing Japanese guys usually doesn't breed the results we expect, and it happens with Japanese guys a lot. For every Ichiro or Hideki Matsui, there is a Kosuke Fukudome, a Kaz Matsui, a Kei Igawa, a Hideki Irabu, etc. I remember the hype around Kaz, Igarashi and Shinjo. Perhaps they were so hyped because of their novelty at the time, but we have seen time and again that in the long run the hype they receive and the output they produce do not match. The list was made arbitrarily, but I think it's fairly accurate. Hideo Nomo and Daisuke Matsuzaka, for example, were expected to be out of this world; they finished with ERAs and ERA+'s of 4.24/97 and 4.45/99, respectively for their careers. I don't understand how it's culturally dumb considering all I did was list the players born in Japan who have played for the Mets. Since we're talking about a Japanese player potentially going to the Mets I dare say the list is ... germane. Don't get me wrong, pound for pound Japanese players produce greater MLB stats than most Dominican guys, I'd say. How many guys do the Mets churn through from Latin America that never advance beyond rookie ball? But it is to be expected as the Japanese guys are going from a major league to a major league. But just as Tuffy Rhodes can go to Japan and become a star, rarely do Japanese guys that come over here match the star power they had over there, because the NPB and MLB are not exactly on the same level. MLB's talent level is still a bit higher than Japan's. So we see a lot of steps down in terms of output when Japanese guys come over here, despite the fact that they seem like they get paid decent money to put up similar star numbers. All this to say, also, be cautious with signing him ESPECIALLY considering the luck the Mets seem to have with starting pitching.

Successful Mets Japanese imports: Kodai Senga Hisanori Takahashi Semi-successful Mets Japanese imports: Nori Aoki Ken Takahashi Masato Yoshii Japanese players that have played for the Mets: Ryota Igarashi Kazuhisa Ishii Takashi Kashiwada Satoru Komiyama Kazuo Matsui Daisuke Matsuzaka Hideo Nomo Tsuyoshi Shinjo Shingo Takatsu Italicized means they were initially signed by the Mets. The Mets have not had a great deal of success with Japanese players, whether they initially signed them or not. Unless they can get him for a great price, I would hesitate in signing him as I don't think the Mets would catch lightning in a bottle two years in a row.

Danny Morris: https://www.odharrisfuneralhome.com/obituary/Danny-Morris?utm_source=obit-share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obit-bar&utm_content=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3dnLpv72rZ26owS4SmKvroqzg-jBNpPloQSjJ74dCeUI2-Fkh4UAna5Swhttps://www.odharrisfuneralhome.com/obituary/Danny-Morris?utm_source=obit-share&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obit-bar&utm_content=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3dnLpv72rZ26owS4SmKvroqzg-jBNpPloQSjJ74dCeUI2-Fkh4UAna5Sw Bob Priddy: https://www.youngfhinc.com/obituary/Robert-Priddyhttps://www.youngfhinc.com/obituary/Robert-Priddy Casey Cox: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/largo-fl/j-cox-11483176https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/largo-fl/j-cox-11483176

Stearns is correct, well done! I assumed the misery reference had something to do with the book/film Misery, in which Denver I believe played a small role. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career Hint: Played in the Mets system in 2002 and 2003 Hint: Played all of one game in the field with the Mets Hint: If it is the answer you seek, check the first page of this thread 2. For the Mets, I pitched five seasons And why I didn't pitch much I don't know the reasons In total I appeared in 48 games for the team I was unimpressive, or so it would seem Following the Mets, I played for LA And in five games with them, I did okay Who am I? This one isn't that hard, don't get "stuck" on it. Hint: Pitched for the Mets starting in 1972. Hint: Made 15 starts for the Mets in 1975. Hint: Involved in this trade: February 7, 1977: Traded by the New York Mets with Richard Sander (minors) to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Rick Auerbach. Hint: I was a local kid, being born in Copiague, NY. 3. I started my career in my hometown but riding the bench got me down. Even the thrill of a World Series couldn't keep me from feeling dreary. Then one day as happens in sport they told me I was traded to New York. I got my chance to be a regular at last, and I showed some pop but my BA crashed. They said .236 just wasn't fine so back I was riding the pine. My claim to fame that year was anything but dear. the fans were often heard to shout the bum leads the team in strikeouts. Who am I? Hint: Was a 1960s Met. Hint: Was another in a long line of third basemen that couldn't stick Hint: Involved in this trade: Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals with Art Mahaffey and Tony Martinez to the New York Mets for Eddie Bressoud, Danny Napoleon and cash. --originally posted by "whoisonit" 4. It's a long way from Omaha to coaching with my goombah. The year I was there was special for me 'cause now I'll always be let in somewhere for free Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Hint: A different Met by the same name played very briefly for the club later in the decade Hint: In the Hall of Fame 5. From the impossible dream, to KC, then Queens I am famous for Amos, a bad trade for the team --originally posted by "parlo" Hint: I played for the Mets in 1970. Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 9 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 batmagadanleadoff: 2 MFS62: 2 stevejrogers: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Herr is correct, well done! Hints added below. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career Hint: Played in the Mets system in 2002 and 2003 2. For the Mets, I pitched five seasons And why I didn't pitch much I don't know the reasons In total I appeared in 48 games for the team I was unimpressive, or so it would seem Following the Mets, I played for LA And in five games with them, I did okay Who am I? This one isn't that hard, don't get "stuck" on it. Hint: Pitched for the Mets starting in 1972. Hint: Made 15 starts for the Mets in 1975. 3. I could run like a deer and played with out fear. I came from a city known for it's misery Dude, if the Mets were more hip I could be a great skip. Who am I? Hint: Last played for the Mets in 1984. --originally posted by "whoisonit" 4. I started my career in my hometown but riding the bench got me down. Even the thrill of a World Series couldn't keep me from feeling dreary. Then one day as happens in sport they told me I was traded to New York. I got my chance to be a regular at last, and I showed some pop but my BA crashed. They said .236 just wasn't fine so back I was riding the pine. My claim to fame that year was anything but dear. the fans were often heard to shout the bum leads the team in strikeouts. Who am I? Hint: Was a 1960s Met. --originally posted by "whoisonit" 5. It's a long way from Omaha to coaching with my goombah. The year I was there was special for me 'cause now I'll always be let in somewhere for free Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 8 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 batmagadanleadoff: 2 MFS62: 2 stevejrogers: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I might have said the correct answer's name in the post above ;-)

Herr Becker is a good guess, but the correct answer once hit a walk off grand slam against New York while playing for another team. Once again, I might have given this one away too quickly.

Frisella is correct. 1. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/mWyzSDH.png> Hint: Was an answer to a previous question in this thread. Hint: Struck out once in Mets career 2. For the Mets, I pitched five seasons And why I didn't pitch much I don't know the reasons In total I appeared in 48 games for the team I was unimpressive, or so it would seem Following the Mets, I played for LA And in five games with them, I did okay Who am I? This one isn't that hard, don't get "stuck" on it. Hint: Pitched for the Mets starting in 1972. 3. I hated the Mets on that you can bet. When I put on the blue I sucked through & through. You might think I'm Hebner but you can do better. If you look up Rich I'm close on the list. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 4. I could run like a deer and played with out fear. I came from a city known for it's misery Dude, if the Mets were more hip I could be a great skip. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" 5. I started my career in my hometown but riding the bench got me down. Even the thrill of a World Series couldn't keep me from feeling dreary. Then one day as happens in sport they told me I was traded to New York. I got my chance to be a regular at last, and I showed some pop but my BA crashed. They said .236 just wasn't fine so back I was riding the pine. My claim to fame that year was anything but dear. the fans were often heard to shout the bum leads the team in strikeouts. Who am I? --originally posted by "whoisonit" Running tally of who guessed correctly: Edgy MD: 7 Johnny Lunchbucket: 4 batmagadanleadoff: 2 MFS62: 2 stevejrogers: 2 Benjamin Grimm: 1 DocTee: 1 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

I had a hard time deciding for some of the teams. I wasn't sure if I wanted them to be grouped by purely geographical terms. I almost didn't want to put Atlanta in the Central because though it is farther west than some cities, it is also in an East Coast state. Tampa is barely farther east than Cleveland, as far as I can tell, but it's in an East Coast state and Cleveland is in (what some consider) a Midwest state, so Cleveland gets shoved into the Central. I've also considered maybe it is time to put a big league club in Puerto Rico. San Juan would be the obvious choice.

I've recently considered the audacious idea of splitting MLB into three leagues—the West, the Central and the East (or something more creatively named than that). Expand the big leagues to 33 teams with 11 teams per league, keep all the current teams as is in terms of names and locations, then go where the populations are to fill out the rest. And right now Texas seems to be the most underrepresented when it comes to populations/major league clubs. So it would look something like this: East: Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Jacksonville Miami Marlins New York Mets New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue Jays Washington Nationals Central: Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Houston Astros Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins St. Louis Cardinals West: Arizona Diamondbacks Austin Colorado Rockies Las Vegas/Oakland Athletics Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers San Antonio San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers Florida doesn't seem to have much luck with major league baseball, but it keeps hanging around, so it might be worth a shot with Jacksonville. Austin is kind of close to Houston, but it's about the same distance as LA to SD. Hard to believe the best San Antonio can muster right now is a Double-A club.