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Mets/Verizon Wireless Kids Clinic – August 4

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul Festa

The Mets and Verizon are holding a kid’s clinic on August 4 at Citi Field. Here are the details:

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Spilled Milk: Mark Langston and Two Throw-Ins

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Note: We interrupt the Spilled Milk Series to focus on a story that many of the current fans may have either forgotten or don’t know about. It’s the story of how the Mets missed their chance to extend their … Continue reading →

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16 DUPACR: Dwight Gooden

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 16 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor the day with former #16 Dwight Gooden. This was a fairly easy choice, though I did for a moment consider Lee Mazzilli, who made the number famous in Flushing in … Continue reading →

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18 DUPACR: Darryl Strawberry

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

You were expecting Jeff McKnight, weren’t you? I will admit, though, there was a nanosecond where I considered honoring Joel Youngblood for the 18th Day Until Pitchers And Catchers Report. But really, there was never a question, for so many … Continue reading →

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Comparison: 1990 Mets and 2011 Phillies

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

The 1990 Mets looked great on paper, headed by what looked like the best starting rotation seen in Flushing since the days of Seaver, Koosman, and Matlack. It looked like this: 1. Dwight Gooden 2. Frank Viola 3. David Cone … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Jenrry Mejia

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

20-year-old Jenrry Mejia was the youngest pitcher to toe the rubber as a New York Met since Dwight Gooden in 1984. Mejia’s blazing fastball, cool composure, and speck of cockiness impressed manager Jerry Manuel much the same way Gooden struck … Continue reading →

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Meet Dwight Gooden Today

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

If you want to meet Dwight Gooden, you can do so today at Stan’s on 850 River Ave., Bronx, New York (1/2 block from Yankee Stadium). Dwight will be there signing baseballs and other memorabilia from 2:30 PM to 4:00 … Continue reading →

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Left Field Entrance

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

This is where I entered the park, because the entrance at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda was a madhouse. I like the black and white photos of Tom Seaver, Tug McGraw, Rusty Staub, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, etc. Above each entrance … Continue reading →

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