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If the Mets Succeed, They’re Experienced. If They Fail, They’re Old.
Jose Reyes, a Mets infielder, arrived in the major leagues at age 19, smirking at older players like John Franco, the timeless relief pitcher who, at age 42, was still at it. Reyes is 34 now and one of the “seniors” in the clubhouse, to the delight of Franco, who, timeless as he is, still contributes as a guest instructor. “Remember when you first came up and called me Grandpa?” Franco said to Reyes when the team was still here for spring training. “Now, you’re the grandpa. Where’s your cane?”
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Mr. Met Employee Out as Mascot After Giving Fan the Finger
More than one person wears the costume during the season, but the person in the suit on Wednesday night, who flashed his "middle" finger to the crowd during the team's 7-1 loss to the Brewers in a video that went viral online, won't dress as the mascot again.
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Hall of Fame Caps That Could Have Been
Which baseball team’s cap does a Hall of Famer sport in his commemorative plaque? It depends.
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“Game 7, 1986” and the Moments After the Moment That Everyone Remembers
A new book by the Mets pitcher Ron Darling, about the 1986 World Series, is a reminder of the gulf that separates players from fans.
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