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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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