Comments on: PSL: Darryl is Peaceful

By: 3D

3D — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:38:52 +0000

I would go one further than you and retire 16 through 18.

Darryl’s numbers as a Met are worthy of the Hall of Fame. You could make an argument that he is a borderline Hall of Famer anyway, even with his drug-induced spiral. I would say he is not a Hall of Famer, but he is not that far-fetched either, better than some names being thrown around as potential candidates. A better choice than Jim Rice for example. And definitely better than Joe Carter who would basically be the Bill Mazeroski of the 1990s.

By: 3D

3D — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:34:36 +0000

Unfortunately he did it as a Yankee so that negates any of the positive aspects.

By: IPirate

IPirate — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:34:05 +0000

When i was 7 (1986), my aunts best friend had season tickets at Shea, second row behind home plate. She was friends with the dugout manager, and had pictures of herself hanging out with the team on many occasions. Knowing the Straw was my favorite player, she had him hand deliver a field used bat with his name printed on it, a batting helmet, and a autographed jersey to me in the stands before a game. That was the highlight of my memories from going to Shea as a kid. As a 29 year old Strawberry will always be my favorite Met, and I still rock my ’86 jersey with his name on the back to Shea every summer.

By: blow me

blow me — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:04:25 +0000

anyone else think the straw could still hit 500ft moonshots?

By: mackey_sassers_arm

mackey_sassers_arm — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:59:47 +0000

you can’t retire their numbers. they don’t deserve it.

By: supermannino

supermannino — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:51:25 +0000

I’m with you. Retire 16 and 18 too.

By: dave27

dave27 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:53:55 +0000

I think the Wilpons deserve alot of credit for re-embracing Darrly after spending mose of the 90s and early 2000′s desperately trying to distance themselves from anyone connected with the team who wasn’t a choirboy. While Darryl deserves the lion’s share of the credit for getting his life in order, I am certain being back in the fold and having the spring training and community work to look forward to played a role.

Seems Doc’s been in hiding since getting out of jail, but you’d love to see him back in the fold someday too.

That said, I refuse to recognize the “Mets Hall of Fame” until these two are in it. They are the #2 hitter and #2 pitcher in club history without argument. That they are still outside waiting is an abomination. you’d think the steroid mess would put into perspective the difference between guys like Clemens and Bonds who’ve cheated millions, and two kids who cheated no one but themselves.

By: Steve T

Steve T — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:19:57 +0000

just one last time – I’d like to sit in shea stadium and slowly chant “darrrrrryyyllllllll…… darrrrrryyyllllllll…… “

By: HeadlinerG60

HeadlinerG60 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:27:46 +0000

My very first encounter with Strawberry was in ’85 outside of Shea. I was waiting by the players’ parking area to get autographs. Straw pulled out in a red Porsche 944. I asked for his autograph and since his window was down and he told me to “F*** off”……a 9 year old kid………I encountered him again when he was with the Dodgers at a game in Olympic Stadium against the Expos. I asked for his autograph and he simply said no. That being said, my little brother is autistic and it literally tore my family apart. I’m so happy to see Straw doing so well and reaching out to help others.

By: afama

afama — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:26:08 +0000

If Straw didn’t slip Benetiz would be dead!! ahahhahah He came with a HAYmaker from hell, but Straw slipped right before connection and grazed em.

As i stated previously Straw was everything to me as a kid…