Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History
Relive the most unforgettable moments - even those that diehards have longed to forget - of the New York Mets.

Since their inception in 1962, the New York Mets have not traveled the straight and narrow path. These top 10 lists chart the many highs and lows over that journey - from World Series victories in 1969 and 1986 through an injury-shattered 2017 season. The team's passionate fans lovingly embrace the triumphs, like when Mike Piazza's post-9/11 home run lifted a devastated city, just as they endure the frustrations, caused by such culprits as Chipper Jones and Chase Utley. From the greatest left-handed pitchers to the worst trades to the best single-game hitting performances, author Brian Wright ranks the most unforgettable memories in the history of New York's inimitable baseball franchise.

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Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History
Relive the most unforgettable moments - even those that diehards have longed to forget - of the New York Mets.

Since their inception in 1962, the New York Mets have not traveled the straight and narrow path. These top 10 lists chart the many highs and lows over that journey - from World Series victories in 1969 and 1986 through an injury-shattered 2017 season. The team's passionate fans lovingly embrace the triumphs, like when Mike Piazza's post-9/11 home run lifted a devastated city, just as they endure the frustrations, caused by such culprits as Chipper Jones and Chase Utley. From the greatest left-handed pitchers to the worst trades to the best single-game hitting performances, author Brian Wright ranks the most unforgettable memories in the history of New York's inimitable baseball franchise.

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Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History

Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History

Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History

Mets in 10s: Best and Worst of an Amazin' History

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Relive the most unforgettable moments - even those that diehards have longed to forget - of the New York Mets.

Since their inception in 1962, the New York Mets have not traveled the straight and narrow path. These top 10 lists chart the many highs and lows over that journey - from World Series victories in 1969 and 1986 through an injury-shattered 2017 season. The team's passionate fans lovingly embrace the triumphs, like when Mike Piazza's post-9/11 home run lifted a devastated city, just as they endure the frustrations, caused by such culprits as Chipper Jones and Chase Utley. From the greatest left-handed pitchers to the worst trades to the best single-game hitting performances, author Brian Wright ranks the most unforgettable memories in the history of New York's inimitable baseball franchise.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781540229007
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Publication date: 04/09/2018
Pages: 290
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Brian Wright has been published in Bleacher Report and the Washington Examiner and on NESN.com, SB Nation and The Cauldron. For three years, he was the lead MLB writer for the Sports Daily. Brian was the managing editor on a book published by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) encompassing the greatest games in Mets history. He also contributed to a SABR book on the greatest games at Wrigley Field. He currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Foreword Jerry Koosman 9

Part 1 Beginnings

Opening Days 15

Early Mets 22

Debuts 29

Rookic Seasons 37

Part 2 On the Mound

Single-Game Pitching Performances 47

Single-Season Pitching Rotations 56

Southpaw Starters 60

Relief Pitchers 68

Part 3 At the Plate

Single-Game Hitting Performances 77

Home Runs 84

Single-Season Offenses 93

Part 4 Anguish

Villains 101

Disappointing Teams 110

Devastating Losses 119

Busts 130

Part 5 The Clubhouse

Best Trades 141

Worst Trades 150

Internal Feuds 158

Managers 167

Part 6 Noteworthy Games

Subway Series Victories 177

Regular Season Marathons 185

Part 7 Champions

Regular Season Games, 2015 233

Part 8 Best of the Best

Tom Seaver Seasons 245

All-Time Starting Lincup 251

All-Time Second-Team 261

Postseason Games 268

Sources 281

About the Author 288

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