Category Archives: Spring Training Countdown

26 DUPACR: Dave Kingman

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

There were a few other players to choose from, but it had to be Kong. It had to be. A few that I considered for various reasons included Wilmer “Vinegar Bend” Mizell (for the nickname, of course), Rico Brogna (for … Continue reading →

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27 DUPACR: Pete Harnisch

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Joe Janish

OK, for those who remember Pete Harnisch, you likely are wondering why of all people I’d pick him to represent #27. Certainly, Craig Swan would be a more appropriate representative. Indeed, I was very close to choosing “Swannie”, since he … Continue reading →

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28 DUPACR: The Hammer

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Joe Janish

The book that inspired this series — Mets By the Numbers — also chose John “The Hammer” Milner as the player of focus for #28. But I have to admit, it was a tough decision. In comparison to other numbers, … Continue reading →

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29 DUPACR: Alex Trevino

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

If you missed yesterday’s post on cancer survivor Jackson Todd, then you may not understand what’s going on here. Each day, we will honor a random former Met who wore the uniform number that correlates with the Days Until Pitchers … Continue reading →

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