Author: Shannon Shark @metspolice

I’m still catching up on things.  This is from the other day in the Post, and it mentions Lee Mazzilli who usually gets a mention around these parts on Saturday.

I’m heading out to Queens with The Braves Fan (he’s ok, don’t hassle him, it’s not his fault he grew up in Atlanta in the 1990’s). I have decided to go 1994 Swoosh Jersey today since I haven’t worn that one yet.  Hey we have to celebrate ALL 50 years don’t we?

This was the lineup Joe Torre sent out onto Wrigley Field on April 5, 1979: Lee Mazzilli, CF; Kelvin Chapman, 2B; Richie Hebner, 3B; John Stearns, C; Willie Montanez, 1B; Steve Henderson, LF; Elliott Maddox, RF; Doug Flynn, SS; Craig Swan, P. Yes, that is John “Bad Dude” Stearns — 46 lifetime homers — as your cleanup hitter.

via Believe it or not, it has been worse for Mets – NYPOST.com.

I want to stand up and cheer for The 7 Line and his work with the Gary Carter shirts.  It was really neat in the spring when the players (led by Justin Turner) took to the shirts, and it was great to see Santana wearing his in the post-game yesterday.

Here’s a great video Darren made that features some swishy bowling by me at the 11 and a half minute mark or so.

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I don’t want to make this about me but before long time readers ask “didn’t you used to yell at this guy?” – I have always encouraged Darren to use his amazing talents for positivity. I thought Don’t Trade Reyes captured the zeitgeist. I didn’t dig a sign later in the year. I spent a fair amount of time with Darren this spring (and for the first time) and think he’s a really cool guy and very passionate about the team. It’s not an act. He loves what he does and it’s all from the heart, even the stuff that makes me make my Marge Simpson face.

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Great great job, great video, and congrats!