Wednesday, September 9, 2009

This Day in Mets History

1969- Purchased Jim Gosger from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

With a 3-2 win the Mets hand the Cubs there 6th straight loss and are now only 1/2 game behind them.

1993- The Mets released Darren Reed.

1997- Former Original Met OF Richie Ashburn died on this date. He died of an apparent heart attack in his New York Hotel room after broadcasting a Mets game.

Mets Birthdays
  • Todd Zeile: 44
  • Mike Hampton: 37
  • Kaz Ishii: 36

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