Kids, I know you get all excited when something good happens in Queens, but I really need to put things in perspective for you. Today is Matt Harvey’s 25th birthday. He’s groovy, we all like him. He has 12 wins and is out for the year.
Now let’s take a look at Dwight Gooden who by age 25 had 100 wins. One Hundred.
Starting at age 19 he had seasons of 17, 24, 17, 15, 18 and 9 wins. He had a Cy Young and a ring.
So when I don’t get as excited as Generation Piazza about some things, this is why. Please understand how great Doc was. As exciting as half of last season was, you never saw anything as exciting as Dwight Gooden at home on a Friday night during this period. Nothing.
I hope you get the chance some day.
Here’s to you Doc!