@metspolice #‘s not assigned: 7, 8, 17, 18, 24, 31, 57. Hmmm. RT @AdamRubinESPN: Mets uniform numbers revealed http://t.co/YnuOfbONuX #Mets
— Michael T (@STLMetsFan5) February 12, 2014
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No. 7 of course represents both the longest tenured Met and the greatest SS in team history….not that they’ll retire it (would have eventually pre “the Plan,” sadly).
@Tom W Bob Geren (bench coach) has been wearing #7 since right after Jose left…
Bench coach Bob Geren is still listed as No. 7, so Jose Reyes & Ed Kranepool fans shouldn’t get too excited. Likewise, Tim Teufel still is listed for No. 18, so that’s still in circulation.
Out of respect for his major league career, the no-hitter and September 2008, I think it’s fitting to keep No. 57 out of circulation until somebody actually asks for it.
Nos. 8, 17, 24 & 31 are the only ones that seem to be unofficially retired on a semi-permanent basis.
30, 69 (cowards) and 83-99 are also unassigned.
Also, Jose Valverde still needs a number