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Category Archives: Met All-Stars
Dave Kingman – His Mets Career 1975-1977,1981-1983
Dave Kingman was purchased from the San Francisco Giants prior to the 1975 season. With the Mets in 1975 he quickly became a fan favorite and earned the nickname “Sky King” due in large part to his ability to hit … Continue reading
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, 1981 Mets, 1982 Mets, 1983 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged Baseball History, Bobby Valentine, Chicago Cubs, Dave Kingman, Disgruntled Fan, Fan Favorites, First Baseman, First Game, Franchise History, Hitting Home, Keith Hernandez, Mets Fans, Paul Siebert, Pinch Hitter, Rusty Staub, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Single Season Home Run Record, Sky King, Tom Seaver
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Gary Carter – His Mets Career 1985-1989
A seven time All-Star catcher with the Montreal Expos, Carter was acquired by the Mets prior to the 1985 season in exchange for Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald, Floyd Youmans and Herm Winningham. He was considered to be the final piece … Continue reading
Posted in 1985 Mets, 1986 Mets, 1987 Mets, 1988 Mets, 1989 Mets, All-time Mets, Baseball Hall of Famers, Met All-Stars, Mets Hall of Fame, Postseason Heroes
Tagged 10th Inning, Comebacks, Floyd Youmans, Franchise History, Franchise Record, Game 7, Gary Carter, Home Runs, Houston Astros, Hubie Brooks, Mets History, Mike Fitzgerald, Montreal Expos, Nlcs, Postseason Appearance, Rbis, Rusty Staub, September 3rd, Star Catcher, World Series History
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John Stearns – His Mets Career 1975-1984
Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the 1975 season along with Del Unser and Mac Scarce in exchange for Tug McGraw, Don Hahn and Dave Schneck, John Stearns would go on to catch 678 games in a Met uniform … Continue reading
Posted in 1977 Mets, 1978 Mets, 1979 Mets, 1980 Mets, 1981 Mets, 1982 Mets, 1983 Mets, 1984 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged All-Star Game, Binghamton Mets, Del Unser, Don Hahn, Fulltime, Heart And Soul, Home Runs, Jerry Grote, Lone Representative, Minor League System, Norfolk Tides, Philadelphia Phillies, Play Four, Rash, Schneck, Star Appearances, Stearns, Team History, Tug Mcgraw, Two Seasons
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Paul LoDuca – His Mets Career 2006-2007
The Mets acquired catcher Paul LoDuca from the Florida Marlins prior to the 2006 season. LoDuca had the unenvying task of replacing Mike Piazza, one of the most popular players in franchise history and considered by many to be the … Continue reading
Posted in 2006 Mets, 2007 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged Alex Rodriguez, All-Star Game, Baseball History, Blow Out, Carlos Beltran, Fiery Attitude, Florida Marlins, Former Team, Franchise History, Free Agent, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mets Fans, Mike Piazza, Nlcs, Nlds, Paul Loduca, Postseason Games, Rbis, St Louis Cardinals, Subway Series
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Al Leiter – His Mets Career 1998-2004
After winning the 1997 World Series the Florida Marlins conducted a fire sale and traded off all their high priced stars. One of the beneficiaries of sale was the New York Mets who acquired left-handed pitcher Al Leiter. For the … Continue reading
Posted in 1998 Mets, 1999 Mets, 2000 Mets, 2001 Mets, 2002 Mets, 2003 Mets, 2004 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged Al Leiter, All Star, Beneficiaries, Cincinnati Reds, Complete Game, Fire Sale, Florida Marlins, Franchise History, Free Agent, Game Playoff, Handed Pitcher, Mets Leiter, National League Pitcher, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Pitcher Al Leiter, Seven Seasons, Star Team, Wild Card, Workhorse, World Series
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Pat Zachry – His Mets Career 1977-1982
Pat Zachry made his Met debut on June 17, 1977 against the Houston Astros. He pitched six innings and allowed four runs all but one earned and suffered the loss in the Mets 7-1 defeat. Zachry would finish the season … Continue reading
Posted in 1977 Mets, 1978 Mets, 1979 Mets, 1980 Mets, 1981 Mets, 1982 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged All Star, Batting Helmet, Career, Chicago Cubs, Debut, Dugout, Elbow Injury, Franchise History, Games, Highlight, Hitting Streak, Houston Astros, Left Foot, Los Angeles Dodgers, Losses, National League Pitcher, Pat Zachry, Pete Rose, Rage, Star Team
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Lance Johnson – His Mets Career 1996-1997
The Mets signed Lance Johnson to be their leadoff hitter and centerfielder prior to the 1996 season. In his first season in New York, he far exceeded everyone’s expectations as he had perhaps the greatest offensive season in franchise history. … Continue reading
Posted in 1996 Mets, 1997 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged Aberration, Brian Mcrae, Centerfielder, Cleon Jones, Felix Millian, Franchise History, Franchise Record, Franchise Records, Home Runs, Impressive Number, Lance Johnson, Leadoff Hitter, Manny Alexander, Mel Rojas, Mookie Wilson, Outfielder, Rbis, Shin Splints, Star Team, Stolen Base, Turk Wendell
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Tom Glavine – His Mets Career 2003-2007
After years of tormenting them as a member of the Atlanta Braves, Tom Glavine took his talented left arm to New York and signed as a free agent with the Mets prior to the 2003 season. Most Met fans had … Continue reading
Posted in 2003 Mets, 2004 Mets, 2005 Mets, 2006 Mets, 2007 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged All Star, Atlanta Braves, Brother Mike, Car Accident, Cy Young, Cy Young Award, Cy Young Award Winner, First Game, Free Agent, Front Teeth, Future Hall, Hall Of Famer, Left Arm, Mixed Emotions, Montreal Expos, Opening Day, Second Half, Star Team, Third Season, Tom Glavine
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Duke Snider – His Mets Career 1963
Who was the best centerfielder – Willie, Mickey or the Duke? That was the biggest argument among New York baseball fans during the 1950’s, the height of Duke Snider’s career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 16 seasons with the Dodgers … Continue reading
Bret Saberhagen – His Mets Career 1992-1995
A two time Cy Young award winner with the Kansas City Royals, Bret Saberhagen was acquired via trade prior to the 1992 season. The Mets were hoping the young fireballer would join Dwight Gooden, Sid Fernandez and David Cone to … Continue reading
Posted in 1992 Mets, 1993 Mets, 1994 Mets, 1995 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged All Star, Batters, Bret Saberhagen, Career, Colorado Rockies, Cy Young, Cy Young Award, Cy Young Award Winner, David Cone, Debut, Dwight Gooden, Earned Runs, Four Seasons, Kansas City Royals, Met, Mets, Sid Fernandez, Star Team, Won Games
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