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Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:29 pm
by Edgy MD
Last man off the bench for the Mets, claimed by the Astros with extreme prejudice.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:36 pm
by Cowtipper
I had no issue with him being here. He was neither good nor bad, he just was. The Mysterious Mr. Gamel had his contract selected on June 25 and was DFA'd on August 18, meaning he spent nearly two months with the club, but he appeared in just 18 games and had 23 at-bats with them.
His OBP was .400 in his short stay, and he managed 9 runs on just 5 hits (in part because he had 7 walks), so he wasn't too ineffective while he was around. I won't miss him, but it was good to see his successful stint at Triple-A earned him a spot on the big league roster for a while.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:54 pm
by Edgy MD
Took Starling Marte's place on the roster and yielded it when Marte came back eight weeks later.
He entered a game a few weeks back with his big shrubby beard, and Lunchie declared that he wasn't secure enough in his job to be rocking such a look, and damned if he didn't lose the beard a day or two later.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:49 pm
by G-Fafif
In a more stable, less churn-intensive time, I could picture Gamel loitering in the shadows of the roster for the year, not bothering anybody, and getting his 120 or so ABs. As was, I had the sense he woke up every morning and checked the transaction sites to see if he was listed.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:59 pm
by Edgy MD
I guess outlasting DJ Stewart was a life goal crossed off.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:31 am
by Johnny Lunchbucket
You guys already remembered it all. Had a dumb beard, played very sparingly. I will add he wore No. 21, that's the thing I'll probably remember best.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:40 am
by Fman99
Very Jewish sounding name. I have no other memories of him.
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:11 pm
by batmagadanleadoff
Typewriter Chewing Gum 2024 Total+ Mets set - Code Name:
Bratwurst
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:11 pm
by Johnny Lunchbucket
whoa the 2024 Typewriter cards are finally here. I'd like to see the backs of these cards
Re: Memories of Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:18 pm
by batmagadanleadoff
Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:11 pm
whoa the 2024 Typewriter cards are finally here. I'd like to see the backs of these cards
Typewriter Chewing Gum 2024 Total+ Mets set - Code Name:
Bratwurst
Typewriter Chewing Gum 2024 Total+ Mets set - Code Name:
Bratwurst; Brat Variation
Typewriter Chewing Gum 2024 Total+ Mets set - Code Name:
Bratwurst; Card Back
