The gold star and purple heart will be presented to Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. A month after undergoing heart surgery for a heart attack, he defied his doctors’ orders and flew from his home in St. Louis to attend Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 retirement ceremony.
Friends persuaded Straw not to last during the match, as they wanted to contain the excitement and keep most of the spectators away. Mr Straw is said to be in good health now, but his schedule as a traveling pastor is expected to be reduced.
JD Martinez is expected to make his Mets debut when the team returns home next week.
Jeff McNeil is coming. But one thing to keep in mind if the Mets were to become a seller is that the Mariners always liked his versatility and hitting ability.
The Mets were boosted by two players out of camp, Jose Butt and Reid Garrett. Depth is a strength.
I’m going to miss John Stirling. He is a legend with a great voice, vast knowledge, and a big heart.
