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November 6, 2020: Steve Cohen closed his $2.4 billion deal to purchase the @Mets. “This is a significant milestone in the history of this storied franchise. I want to thank everybody who helped make this happen. Let’s go Mets!”
November 3, 2003: Former @Mets manager Bobby Valentine announces he will return to Japan to manage the Chiba Lotte Marines, the club that fired him after a solid second-place finish in 1995. Valentine signs a three-year deal with an option for an estimated $6.4 million.
Good news on Jared Young. About six weeks after suffering a concussion from a knee to the head, Young is reportedly feeling much better, with full feeling back in his arms and hands. He is expected to compete for the starting job at first base next spring.
November 2 @Mets Birthdays: Greg Harris (71), Bill Connors (1941-2018), and Denyi Reyes (30) 🎂🎉🥳
Soon after Frank Cashen was hired as @Mets GM in November 1980, he was asked over and over about what the team needed. In an open letter to fans he zeroed in on “power, pitching and an improved bench.”
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Was just looking at this; one of my favorite gems in my memorabilia collection. This is that very card signed by Kooz and Nolan Ryan. RIP, Jerry.
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Sports Illustrated marked the ‘69 “Miracle Mets’” 40th by sending legendary photog Walter Iooss to Tom & Nancy Seaver’s home to photograph Seaver & Ryan. We were invited along. Here’s that edition-
When the news broke about Jerry Koosman’s passing, I was curious to know how many living players remained from the 1969 WS championship @Mets team. There are 14 living players including the oldest, J.C. Martin (89). Then, by age, Al Weis (88), Art Shamsky (85), Cleon Jones (84), Jim Gosger (83), Bobby Pfiel (83), Ron Swoboda (82), Duffy Dyer (81), Ken Boswell (80), Rod Gaspar (80), Gary Gentry (80), Nolan Ryan (79), Amos Otis (79), and the youngest, Wayne Garrett (78). #LGM #MetsRewind
Meet the Mets 1989: “It’s very difficult to fail, but it’s most difficult to fail in New York. The microscope of New York makes things harder on a team.” - Davey Johnson
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Jerry Koosman, one of Mets' greatest pitchers ever, dies at 83 sny.tv/articles/jerry-koosma…
The oldest member of the 1969 @Mets World Series team is J.C. Martin (89), who played a key role in his only appearance of the series (Game 4) at Shea Stadium. The youngest living member of the Amazin’ Mets is Wayne Garrett (78): metsrewind.substack.com/p/th… #LGM #MetsRewind
When the news broke about Jerry Koosman’s passing, I was curious to know how many living players remained from the 1969 WS championship @Mets team. There are 14 living players including the oldest, J.C. Martin (89). Then, by age, Al Weis (88), Art Shamsky (85), Cleon Jones (84), Jim Gosger (83), Bobby Pfiel (83), Ron Swoboda (82), Duffy Dyer (81), Ken Boswell (80), Rod Gaspar (80), Gary Gentry (80), Nolan Ryan (79), Amos Otis (79), and the youngest, Wayne Garrett (78). #LGM #MetsRewind
