Guess that Met

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

3 zeile
4 kranepool
5 samuel

[Cowtipper]

Zeile, Kranepool and Samuel are correct! Well done. Zisk was a good guess, though he never played for New York. Three new questions have been added, with hints for the rest.

1. You might know me as a recent Met
But there's still a chance you won't guess me, I bet
I share the name of a former wide receiver
But starting in '21 I was a Mets reliever

Who am I?

Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 2021 and 2022. Previously played for the Dodgers, later played for the Dodgers, Orioles and Dodgers again. The wide receiver he shares a name with wore #86 for the Vikings in the 1990s.
Hint:


2. I perished in Tennessee
​But was born up in VA
I once went 0-3
But lost none in my Mets stay

New York was my last team
Which perhaps was not my plan
But I made all the clubs scream
"You're over the hill, man!"

Who am I?

Hint: He was an original Met.

3. Who am I?



4. From the back of a baseball card: "Mets #2 pick in January '83 draft (secondary phase) out of West Arkansas JC. Played every position (except for pitcher) for Tidewater in '89, including 10 or more games at each infield position. Draws a lot of walks, second on Tides with .368 on-base percentage." Who am I?

Jeff McKnight

5. What in the world, what is this?
Did I do poorly, what did I miss?
I hit .300 in 2013
And my OBP was hardly lean

But that was my last stint in NY
I guess they found a better guy
But I took the cold shoulder like a man
And left the Mets for Japan

Who am I?

Zach Lutz

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 136
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 12
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
MFS62: 4
Methead: 3
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[The Hot Corner]

#3 - Gary Carter

[The Hot Corner]

Former Met with the most career Home Runs by player with last name "Z" before Ryan Zimmerman broke it - Todd Zeile

Too late to the party. After I posted this, I now see that Johnny Lunchbucket already got this one. Still, pretty happy that I knew this one.

[Cowtipper]

Gary Carter is correct!

Answering the unanswered:

You might know me as a recent Met
But there's still a chance you won't guess me, I bet
I share the name of a former wide receiver
But starting in '21 I was a Mets reliever

Who am I?

Jake Reed

I perished in Tennessee
​But was born up in VA
I once went 0-3
But lost none in my Mets stay

New York was my last team
Which perhaps was not my plan
But I made all the clubs scream
"You're over the hill, man!"

Who am I?

Dave Hillman

From the back of a baseball card: "Mets #2 pick in January '83 draft (secondary phase) out of West Arkansas JC. Played every position (except for pitcher) for Tidewater in '89, including 10 or more games at each infield position. Draws a lot of walks, second on Tides with .368 on-base percentage." Who am I?

Jeff McKnight

What in the world, what is this?
Did I do poorly, what did I miss?
I hit .300 in 2013
And my OBP was hardly lean

But that was my last stint in NY
I guess they found a better guy
But I took the cold shoulder like a man
And left the Mets for Japan

Who am I?

Zach Lutz

Johnny Lunchbucket: 136
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 13
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
MFS62: 4
Methead: 3
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

New questions:

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

2. Who am I?



3. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I?

4. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

5. The Brooklyn Dodgers career record for grand slams is held by which one-time Mets player?

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 136
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 13
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
MFS62: 4
Methead: 3
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[The Hot Corner]

#5 - Gil Hodges - A little tricky since he never [played for the Mets, but he was one hell of a manager.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

1. 1976
2. Danny Alex Chris Chris Anthony young

[Cowtipper]

Hodges and Anthony are correct! Hodges did in fact play for New York, in 1962 and 1963. 1976 is close, but not quite. It was a year the Mets went 66-96 and were led by Willie Montanez's 17 home runs. You might catch a Night Fever thinking about this, but With a Little Luck you'll succeed.

New questions:

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.

2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I?

Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York.

3. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.

4. From the back of a baseball card: "This player was recipient of Joan Payson Award for humanitarian service given by NY Baseball Writers and Good Guy Award given by NY Press Photographers in 1988." Who am I?

5. From the back of a baseball card: "This player's game-winners in 2000: an 11th-inning granny against the Cubs in Tokyo, a 13th inning bomb versus the Giants in Game 3 of the NLDS and an eighth inning double in Game 3 of the World Series." Who am I?

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 14
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
MFS62: 4
Methead: 3
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Methead]

Well, #5 is Benny Agbayani

[Cowtipper]

Roger McDowell is correct! A new question has been added, with hints for the rest.

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.
Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year.
Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion.

2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I?

Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York.
Hint: This catcher later played for the Dodgers and Cubs.
Hint: This former MLB player is known for being one of the first catchers to hit 20 home runs in a single season for the New York Mets. He also made headlines for his ability to switch-hit, showcasing talent on both sides of the plate.

3. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.
Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019.
Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.

4. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers.
Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team’s first championship with a key hit in Game 6.

5. A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 15
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
Methead: 4
MFS62: 4
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

Hints added above.

[The Hot Corner]

#4 - Roger McDowell (best guess)

[Cowtipper]

Roger McDowell is correct! A new question has been added, with hints for the rest.

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.
Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year.
Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion.

2. From the back of a baseball card: "This player batted .273 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI for Tidewater (AAA), prompting a late season recall to the majors. His only major league home run came as a pinch-hitter which was his only career pinch-hit." Who am I?

Hint: Played for the Mets from 1990 to 1998, earning All-Star selections in 1996 and 1997. Once hit 40+ homers with New York.
Hint: This catcher later played for the Dodgers and Cubs.
Hint: This former MLB player is known for being one of the first catchers to hit 20 home runs in a single season for the New York Mets. He also made headlines for his ability to switch-hit, showcasing talent on both sides of the plate.

3. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.
Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019.
Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.

4. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers.
Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team’s first championship with a key hit in Game 6.

5. A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 18
The Hot Corner: 15
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
Methead: 4
MFS62: 4
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[DocTee]

2. Todd Hundley

[DocTee]

4. Roberto Alomar

[Cowtipper]

Hundley is correct, but Alomar is incorrect. Think Dominican, not Puerto Rican. A new question has been added, with hints for the rest.

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.
Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year.
Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion.
Hint: Former Mets Aaron Harang, Endy Chavez, Jason Bay and Chris Capuano were born this year. Aramis Ramirez, Jimmy Rollins, Kyle Lohse, Chase Utley and Victor Martinez were also born this year.

2. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.
Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019.
Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.
Hint: He's the only major leaguer with his first name. Though another one, surnamed "Kela," had a similarly spelled first name.

3. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers.
Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team’s first championship with a key hit in Game 6.
Hint: Traded by the San Diego Padres to the New York Mets for a player to be named later, D.J. Dozier and Wally Whitehurst. The New York Mets sent Raúl Casanova (December 7, 1992) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade. Traded by the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays for Darrin Jackson.

4. A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1992.

5. Who am I?



Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 19
The Hot Corner: 15
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
Methead: 4
MFS62: 4
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Methead]

5 is Kevin McReynolds

I feel like I should know #2

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

2 I think is Fernando Vina

[Cowtipper]

You got the "Fernand" part right.

[Cowtipper]

Kevin McReynolds is correct, however. A new question has been added.

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.
Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year.
Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion.
Hint: Former Mets Aaron Harang, Endy Chavez, Jason Bay and Chris Capuano were born this year. Aramis Ramirez, Jimmy Rollins, Kyle Lohse, Chase Utley and Victor Martinez were also born this year.
Hint: The Mets were 66-96 that year.

2. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.
Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019.
Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.
Hint: He's the only major leaguer with his first name. Though another one, surnamed "Kela," had a similarly spelled first name.
Hint:


3. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers.
Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team’s first championship with a key hit in Game 6.
Hint: Traded by the San Diego Padres to the New York Mets for a player to be named later, D.J. Dozier and Wally Whitehurst. The New York Mets sent Raúl Casanova (December 7, 1992) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade. Traded by the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays for Darrin Jackson.
Hint:


4. A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1992.
Hint: This player holds a unique record in Major League Baseball, boasting an undefeated 7-0 record with the Toronto Blue Jays, making him the only pitcher in history to leave a team with more than six wins and no losses. After his playing career, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to various minor league teams, including stints in the Yankees and Phillies' systems.

5. From the back of a baseball card: "This player has become one of the most valuable utilitymen in baseball. A hustling line-drive hitter with a quick swing, he is patient at the plate and smacks the ball to all fields with some power. This player put in some time at first, second and third in '90, and was particularly effective as a pinch-hitter against southpaw pitchers. His ninth-inning pinch-single defeated the Phillies 6-5 and his ninth-inning pinch-home run with two outs tied a game with the Expos that the Mets won in the 12th. This player, the '83 International league MVP, had his best year in '87 when he batted a career-high .308 and equaled his career-highs with 14 HRs and 61 RBIs." Who am I?

Hint: Played for the Mets from 1986 to 1991, originally being traded to the club from the Twins with a minor leaguer for for Billy Beane, Joe Klink and Bill Latham. He was later traded to the San Diego Padres for Garry Templeton. He hit .444 in the '86 World Series.

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 19
The Hot Corner: 15
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
Methead: 5
MFS62: 4
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

New day, new hints added.

[Methead]

5 is Teufel, I'm pretty sure

[Cowtipper]

Teufel is correct! A new question has been added.

Kevin McReynolds is correct, however. A new question has been added.

1. Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

Hint: Joe Torre was the team's manager that year. Nino Espinosa led the team with 11 wins.
Hint: "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 song that year.
Hint: This was the year when Grease and Saturday Night Fever ruled the box office, and disco was at its peak. It also marked the release of the first commercially successful arcade game featuring a space invasion.
Hint: Former Mets Aaron Harang, Endy Chavez, Jason Bay and Chris Capuano were born this year. Aramis Ramirez, Jimmy Rollins, Kyle Lohse, Chase Utley and Victor Martinez were also born this year.
Hint: The Mets were 66-96 that year.

2. What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Hint: The answer hit .143 with New York. Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Adam Hill (minors), Felix Valerio (minors) and Bobby Wahl. Traded by the New York Mets to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money.
Hint: Also played for the Pirates and Mariners; played for the Mets in 2019.
Hint: This speedy outfielder once stole 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his impressive defensive skills, he later had brief stints with teams like the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.
Hint: He's the only major leaguer with his first name. Though another one, surnamed "Kela," had a similarly spelled first name.
Hint:


3. Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Hint: Was a five-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glover. Had 2,276 career hits. Also played for the Padres, Indians, Reds, Yankees and Brewers.
Hint: This talented infielder was known for his clutch hitting and played a significant role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ success during the early 1990s. He had a memorable moment in the 1993 World Series, contributing to the team’s first championship with a key hit in Game 6.
Hint: Traded by the San Diego Padres to the New York Mets for a player to be named later, D.J. Dozier and Wally Whitehurst. The New York Mets sent Raúl Casanova (December 7, 1992) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade. Traded by the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays for Darrin Jackson.
Hint:


4. A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Hint: Pitched for the Mets in 1992.
Hint: This player holds a unique record in Major League Baseball, boasting an undefeated 7-0 record with the Toronto Blue Jays, making him the only pitcher in history to leave a team with more than six wins and no losses. After his playing career, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to various minor league teams, including stints in the Yankees and Phillies' systems.

5. From the back of a baseball card: "This player was a solid middle man for the Mets in '90 after coming over from the Dodgers in the off-season. A very slow worker on the mound, he throws a fastball in the 90s and an excellent curve. It took this player nearly three years to re-learn how to pitch without relying on sheer power after he was felled by arm troubles in '85. He was a starter when he first came up to the majors and in '84, he led the National League with a 2.48 ERA. "He's a veteran who knows how to close the door," said Dodger coach Ron Perranoski. "With this player, you're seeing consistency." Who am I?

Running tally of correct guessers:

Johnny Lunchbucket: 137
Edgy MD: 87
stevejrogers: 79
batmagadanleadoff: 34
DocTee: 19
The Hot Corner: 15
metsmarathon: 9
Benjamin Grimm: 6
Methead: 6
MFS62: 4
Batty31: 2
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

[Cowtipper]

Answering the unanswered:

Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie are tied with Darryl Strawberry for the major league record for most grand slams by a pinch hitter in a season with 2 (through 2005, at least). Johnson set the record and Ivie matched it in the same month (June) of what year?

1978

What fools! How can it be?
I wasn't signed, they traded for me!
And want an even bigger surprise?
They gave away three of their guys!

A mighty bat I sure wasn't wielding
But at least I had flawless fielding;
And when the Mets were finally through
They traded me for something, too

Who am I?

Keon Broxton

Who is the former Met who owns the Toronto Blue Jays' career record in hits?

Tony Fernandez

A strikeout pitcher I was not
With New York, 9's all I got
And just to continue that theme
For my career, I had 115

I played for the Brewers for a while
Add the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets to my file
And though my career spanned a decade
It was in just six years that I played

Who am I?

Tom Filer

I won't answer #5 as it is still a relatively new question.

I'll post new questions later on.