Guess that Met
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Johnny Lunchbucket
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3 Jose vizcaino
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4. John Cangelosi?
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Cangelosi is a great guess, as he had 28 hits and 5 steals with the Mets, but he is incorrect. The right answer might have forged a pretty successful career in indy ball after his time in the majors; I believe that hint is germane to the question. Jose Vizcaino is correct!
A new question has been added with hints for the rest:
1. I am notable because of my name:
My first name was a last name
and my last name was a first name
That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same
Who am I?
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.
Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.
2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
3. I was pretty fleet-footed
In my days with the Pirates
But with the Mets I stole 2 bases
And got only 27 hits
While with the Mets
I wasn't on top of my game
But people will still recognize
My really long name
Who am I?
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.
4. A famous 10th inning started off well
Lost in the sun, a double fell
I came in to run, the next man was walked
After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked
The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away
And we won the Series the very next day
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.
5. I started my career with the New York Mets
I did pretty bad for them, I made some fans fret
Why did the Mets draft me? Well, perhaps because
At Illinois State I made a pretty big buzz
Who am I?
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 15
stevejrogers: 13
Johnny Lunchbucket: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
A new question has been added with hints for the rest:
1. I am notable because of my name:
My first name was a last name
and my last name was a first name
That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same
Who am I?
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.
Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.
2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
3. I was pretty fleet-footed
In my days with the Pirates
But with the Mets I stole 2 bases
And got only 27 hits
While with the Mets
I wasn't on top of my game
But people will still recognize
My really long name
Who am I?
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.
4. A famous 10th inning started off well
Lost in the sun, a double fell
I came in to run, the next man was walked
After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked
The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away
And we won the Series the very next day
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.
5. I started my career with the New York Mets
I did pretty bad for them, I made some fans fret
Why did the Mets draft me? Well, perhaps because
At Illinois State I made a pretty big buzz
Who am I?
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 15
stevejrogers: 13
Johnny Lunchbucket: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Buzz Capra made a pretty big buzz.
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Buzz Capra is correct!
1. I am notable because of my name:
My first name was a last name
and my last name was a first name
That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same
Who am I?
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.
Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.
Hint: In spite of his poor career performance, this smooth criminal got away with pitching nearly 300 innings.
2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
3. I was pretty fleet-footed
In my days with the Pirates
But with the Mets I stole 2 bases
And got only 27 hits
While with the Mets
I wasn't on top of my game
But people will still recognize
My really long name
Who am I?
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.
Hint: Involved in this trade—November 12, 1999: Traded by the New York Mets to the Boston Red Sox for Jon Nunnally.
4. A famous 10th inning started off well
Lost in the sun, a double fell
I came in to run, the next man was walked
After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked
The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away
And we won the Series the very next day
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.
Hint: Was a reserve outfielder.
5. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 16
stevejrogers: 13
Johnny Lunchbucket: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. I am notable because of my name:
My first name was a last name
and my last name was a first name
That doesn't matter though - I stunk all the same
Who am I?
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1977.
Hint: Spent four years in the big leagues, three of them with Toronto.
Hint: In spite of his poor career performance, this smooth criminal got away with pitching nearly 300 innings.
2. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
3. I was pretty fleet-footed
In my days with the Pirates
But with the Mets I stole 2 bases
And got only 27 hits
While with the Mets
I wasn't on top of my game
But people will still recognize
My really long name
Who am I?
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1998 and 1999.
Hint: Involved in this trade—November 12, 1999: Traded by the New York Mets to the Boston Red Sox for Jon Nunnally.
4. A famous 10th inning started off well
Lost in the sun, a double fell
I came in to run, the next man was walked
After that our opponent's defense came uncaulked
The reliever threw Martin's sac bunt away
And we won the Series the very next day
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Spent two years in New York, the first being 1969.
Hint: Was a reserve outfielder.
5. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 16
stevejrogers: 13
Johnny Lunchbucket: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
Re: Guess that Met
Hints added above.
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Johnny Lunchbucket
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1 jackson todd
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Number 4 is Rod Gaspar, though Ellie Hendricks didn't throw the ball away.
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3 jermaine allensworth
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Todd, Gaspar and Allensworth are correct! New questions have been added.
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.
3. My last name is something you do to a check
By the way, did you notice? I have no neck.
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.
4. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
5. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 15
stevejrogers: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.
3. My last name is something you do to a check
By the way, did you notice? I have no neck.
--originally posted by "VIBaseball"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.
4. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
5. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 15
stevejrogers: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Hints added above.
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Johnny Lunchbucket
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3. Robinson Cancel
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Cancel is correct! A new question has been added.
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.
3. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by a fella
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
4. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
5. (This is the painfully bad poem I mentioned earlier that I said I was going to post at some point):
I played for the team back on '06.
A hint for you
My name ryhmes with Rith Foodfurd.
Who am I?
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was sent to the Mets as a player to be named.
Hint: In his first year with them, he pitched a few good games.
3. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by a fella
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
4. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
5. (This is the painfully bad poem I mentioned earlier that I said I was going to post at some point):
I played for the team back on '06.
A hint for you
My name ryhmes with Rith Foodfurd.
Who am I?
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
Last edited by Cowtipper on Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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stevejrogers
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2 is Tom Gorman
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stevejrogers
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5 is Chris Woodward
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Gorman and Woodward are correct! New questions have been added.
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
4. I wasn't too good
And that's a bummer
But I once wore
Willie Mays' number
When I donned it
Fans didn't approve
So I then wore
The number of ole' Hube
Who am I?
5. I played for a number of teams including the Mets, [Cubs], and even the Yankees. Home Runs was what I brought to my team, and early in my career, I hit a homer at Shea into the parking lot beyond left field that (rumor had it back then) broke a car's windshield.
I actually had two tenures with the Mets, and at one time, held the single season record for home runs by a Met, including a 3-HR extravaganza vs. LA.
Who am I?
--originally posted by "Captain Mac"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 15
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
2. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
4. I wasn't too good
And that's a bummer
But I once wore
Willie Mays' number
When I donned it
Fans didn't approve
So I then wore
The number of ole' Hube
Who am I?
5. I played for a number of teams including the Mets, [Cubs], and even the Yankees. Home Runs was what I brought to my team, and early in my career, I hit a homer at Shea into the parking lot beyond left field that (rumor had it back then) broke a car's windshield.
I actually had two tenures with the Mets, and at one time, held the single season record for home runs by a Met, including a 3-HR extravaganza vs. LA.
Who am I?
--originally posted by "Captain Mac"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 17
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 15
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 3
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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metsmarathon
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5 is kingman
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And 4 is Kelvin Torve.
I wish I wish this wasn't so much a litany of players saying that they stink.
The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick.
I wish I wish this wasn't so much a litany of players saying that they stink.
The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick.
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stevejrogers
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Re: Guess that Met
Probably explains why these didn’t come from the CPF archives ;)
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"The very nature of recalling more obscure personages is that they are players who didn't stick."
I think it speaks to the general tenor of pessimism that pervades much of Met fandom. That said, Kelvin Torve and Dave Kingman are correct! Two new questions have been added, and hints have been added for those unguessed so far.
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
Hint: Played for the Mets from 1982 to 1985.
2. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.
3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
4. Who am I?
5. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 15
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
I think it speaks to the general tenor of pessimism that pervades much of Met fandom. That said, Kelvin Torve and Dave Kingman are correct! Two new questions have been added, and hints have been added for those unguessed so far.
1. I was sent to the Mets as a player to be named
In my first year with them I pitched a few good games
That second year with them just wasn't for me
As I posted an ERA of 4.93
Following that year, I went 6-0
I was on my game, very well I did throw
I did bad the next year and I was released
and I was soon signed by another team on the east
This was tacked on later:
I was born in Oregon
And I threw with my left hand
At first I played with the Expos
and with the Padres at the end
Who am I?
Hint: Had a nickname that paid homage to a Hall of Famer.
Hint: Also pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Padres.
Hint: Involved in this trade—August 16, 1982: the Montreal Expos sent this player to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 4, 1982. August 4, 1982: The Montreal Expos sent a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Joel Youngblood.
Hint: Played for the Mets from 1982 to 1985.
2. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.
3. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
4. Who am I?
5. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 15
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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stevejrogers
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Re: Guess that Met
#1 is part of the Gor-fax question
Re: Guess that Met
Tom Gorman is right ... again!
1. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.
2. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
3. Who am I?
4. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
5. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 16
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. 1 year with the Mets I did play
But for 15 games I did stay
I was no Hall of Famer you can see
only 282 career Rib-ees
I couldn't find a place
I played all infield positions except for first base (as a Met)
I [then became] a coach with a team I once played for
A hint for you, I'm strong as a boar.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 1967.
Hint: Played in the majors from 1964 to 1978.
2. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
3. Who am I?
4. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
5. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 16
stevejrogers: 16
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Johnny Lunchbucket
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Re: Guess that Met
2. Sandy Alomar Sr. (I am missing the boar reference)
Re: Guess that Met
Sandy Alomar is correct! I think the boar rhyme was just the guy trying to find a word that rhymes. A new question has been added and some more hints have been attached.
1. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
Hint: Was a pitcher who won 126 games in his career.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was a 1962 Met.
3. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.
4. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2002.
5. Here is a rhyme for you to enjoy
It is about a southern boy
This boy, he played in the outfield
With the Mets, a fair bat he did wield
Well, actually save for his first year
His bat was really nothing to fear
But oh, that first year was really fine
With the Mets he hit .339
Who is he?
This was added on later:
This player played for
Four other teams
He was a speedster
Or so it would seem
Ah, but this player did
Hit .339
For the Mets one year
That's no error of mine
But he played with two teams
Not just one that season
So why you can't find him
That might be the reason
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 17
stevejrogers: 16
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
1. Although I never played a game in a Mets uniform, I was on the roster and I have the distinction of being the first New York Mets player to RETIRE. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: A notable name in the Rochester, NY area.
Hint: Spent most of his career with the Giants.
Hint: Was a pitcher who won 126 games in his career.
--originally posted by "NJMetfan4life"
2. Who am I?
Hint: Was a 1962 Met.
3. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: Played for the Mets in 2008 and 2009.
4. Who am I?
--originally posted by "Dalkowski110"
Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2002.
5. Here is a rhyme for you to enjoy
It is about a southern boy
This boy, he played in the outfield
With the Mets, a fair bat he did wield
Well, actually save for his first year
His bat was really nothing to fear
But oh, that first year was really fine
With the Mets he hit .339
Who is he?
This was added on later:
This player played for
Four other teams
He was a speedster
Or so it would seem
Ah, but this player did
Hit .339
For the Mets one year
That's no error of mine
But he played with two teams
Not just one that season
So why you can't find him
That might be the reason
Running tally of who guessed correctly:
Edgy MD: 18
Johnny Lunchbucket: 17
stevejrogers: 16
batmagadanleadoff: 9
metsmarathon: 4
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Johnny Lunchbucket
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Re: Guess that Met
1. butterball botz