With his team facing elimination, Dunston tried to make up for his miscue, obtaining a leadoff hit off Kevin McGlinchy and stealing second. Pinch hitter Matt Franco drew a walk and both runners advanced on Alfonzo's sacrifice bunt. Hot Olerud was given an intentional pass to load the bases, then McGlinchy lost his control and walked home the tying run, a five-pitch base on balls to Todd Pratt. Then Robin Ventura parked a ball in the stands for what appeared to be a grand slam. He never completed his trot as he was mobbed by teammates on his way from first to second. The play was ruled a mere single, but the game was won and the series had to return to Atlanta. - HBT
Ollie:
I started the discussion down the psychological road, so I wanted to weigh in on a couple more thoughts. First, my thoughts about the root of Ollie's issues are in no way an effort to defend his poor performance or state that he is/can be worth the contract that he signed. He may never get past this and may never be more than a A pitcher. That being said, $12 million is invested in this guy this year, whether he pitches or not. I believe the Mets need to try and get something out of the investment. I don't know that psychological route has been explored as much as it should or needs to be. Maybe it has, Dorfman does work directly for Boras' corporation and with his clients. However, I truly believe that he can pitch in all the winter leagues, minor leagues and small markets in the world, and the issue won't be resolved without this kind of help. - nyfuturestars.
Jeff Kent:
48. Jeff Kent (2b/3b) – I believe Kent is a Hall of Famer, but unfortunately will go in as a member of the San Francisco Giants. The trade of David Cone for Kent and Ryan Thompson in 1992 turned out to be one of Al Harazin’s best, although I would have preferred the Mets sign Cone to an extension. Kent was still maturing, and New York wasn’t the right environment for a country boy. Didn’t have a position as he moved from second to third (switching positions is a Mets trait throughout their history), but still averaged about 15 homers, 70 RBI, and a .280 batting average during his Mets career. I wonder how things would have worked out if the Mets gave Kent one more season, instead of trading him for the over the hill Carlos Baerga. -
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Ollie:
Maybe Bell was revenge for this. After having two amazing years with the Pirates, Bonilla signed with the Mets before the 1992 season for five years and $29 million. His production was decent, but it wasn't even close to what he was pulling off in Pittsburgh, and they sent him to Baltimore in 1995. His second contract with the Mets is quite likely the worst one in history, as the Mets are paying it off indefinitely. -
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Matt Harvey:
12. Matt Harvey, pitcher – The seventh overall pick of the 2010 draft, Harvey throws a mid-nineties sinker, but questions linger about his control and secondary offerings. He could arrive in the majors by 2012 if everything goes right this year. - link
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