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Mets Birthdays: The Francos

August 23, 2011 by Dave Gogel

Happy Birthday John Franco! Today is the 51st birthday of one of the most beloved Mets, Brooklyn-born John Franco. He wore the Mets uniform for a staggering 14 years. 14 years! During his tenure in Queens, he tallied 48 wins, 56 losses, a nice 3.10 ERA to go along with an impressive 276 saves and … Read more

Hearn for Cone Revisited

February 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

Last night I watched “Prime 9” on the MLB Network last night; it was the episode titled “Top 9 Greatest One-sided Trades”. The #8 trade on the list was the Mets’ trade of Ed Hearn to the Royals for David Cone (though the narrator kept referring to someone named “Dick” Cone). Back then, it seemed … Read more