Disaster Description | Player Name |
The first run allowed in NY Met history is balked in by this pitcher- not so much a controversy, but a sign of things to come. | |
This manager once famously said: ''I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before.'' | |
Perhaps the most dominant right-handed pitcher in baseball's history is traded away with another three Mets for shortstop Jim Fregosi. | |
This pitcher had no no-hitters for the Mets and was later traded after a contract dispute. He of course threw a no-hitter the following season exactly 366 days after his trade. | |
After returning to the Mets in 1982, Tom Seaver is not protected in a compensation draft and is claimed by this team. | |
In the bottom of the 18th in Atlanta, this Braves pitcher hit his first and only career home run to tie the game at 11. The Mets wound up winning 16-13. | |
In his autobiography, Dwight Gooden accused this outfielder of holding him hostage and decapitating his own girlfriend's cat. | |
Tim Teufel, Ron Darling, Bob Ojeda, and Rick Aguilera were arrested in this city for brawling with police and hindering arrest. | |
This pitcher went off to a rehab clinic after testing positive for cocaine during training camp. | |
During 'Picture Day' in 1989 spring training, this player took a swing at Daryl Strawberry, who was seeking a new contract. | |
This outfielder is arrested for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the face with an open hand and also to have threatened her with a gun. | |
This infielder went on WFAN to read a 9 paragraph essay on why he was feeling disrespected by teammates. As a minor leaguer in 1987 he also said he'd break Pete Roses' hit record. | |
Two women file suit against this pitcher alleging that he ''pleasured himself'' in front of them in the bullpen of Shea Stadium in 1989. | |
This book is published about the 1992 Mets by local columnist Bob Klapisch. | |
This player violently confronts the previously mentioned writer after a game in the clubhouse and tells him: ''Make your move, 'cause I'll hurt you... I'll show you the Bronx.'' | |
This pitcher lost 27 consecutive games in which he had a decision (not a typo). | |
This OF injures Doc's arm while practicing his golf swing in the clubhouse and throws a lit firecracker at a group of fans (including two children) waiting for autographs. | |
This pitcher used a Super Soaker to spray reporters with (wait for it...) bleach. Don't worry- he apologized. | |
Bill Pulsipher, Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson were given this nickname and were to be the saviors of the franchise. By the end of 1996 they had all suffered severe injuries. | |
This outfielder left the dugout after being replaced and returned to the clubhouse to play a game of cards with Bobby Bonilla. Keep in mind this was Game 6 of the NLCS. | |
In the above-referenced game, this pitcher walked in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th. It was in effect a walk-off walk. | |
This reliever and fan scapegoat developed gout after consistently eating too much shellfish. He also had severe issues in closing out playoff games. | |
After missing all of 2001 with injuries, this ''slugging'' 1B then played 27 games in 2003 before his knees gave out under his 275-pound frame. | |
GM Steve Phillips was compelled to announce: 'In my opinion, there is not rampant drug use on our roster.' This player later said otherwise after being traded. | |
| Disaster Description | Player Name |
This catcher felt the need to hold a press conference before a game staying: 'I'm not gay. I'm heterosexual. I can't control what people think. I date women.' | |
These two players were accused of beating up a pizza delivery boy in Port St. Lucie after one of them peed on a parking space in front of the restaurant (name 1 or both). | |
The year after the Yankees had success with signing Hideki Matsui, this Japanese SS was signed. He hit .256/11/75 in 857 ABs and committed 23 errors in 2004 alone. | |
This top pitching prospect is traded for Victor Zambrano- the league leader in walks, wild pitches and hit batsmen. | |
This wife claimed on The Howard Stern Show that she would sleep with every other Mets player if she caught her husband cheating on her. | |
During a start against the Marlins, this pitcher was instructed by the umpires to change his undershirt. He slipped in the corridor, injuring his hip, and ruined his season. | |
This setup man is involved in a taxi cab accident in Florida severely injuring his shoulder, essentially ending his promising career and the bullpen's chemistry. | |
The Mets blew a 7-game NL East lead with 17 games to go in 2007 and a 3.5 game lead with 17 games to go in 2008 to this rival. | |
After suffering a severe concussion in Colorado, the Mets put this outfielder on a plane against virtually any sane medical advice. | |
This manager was fired in a hotel room in LA after BEATING the Angels while 1 game under .500. The dismissal was communicated to reporters via email at 3am EDT. | |
This 2B infamously dropped a routine fly ball in Yankee Stadium with 2 on, 2 out in the bottom of the ninth with a 1 run lead. The error was indeed game-ending. | |
This Met employee took off his shirt and challenged minor league players to fights and threw a hissy fit after not having his favorite seat available. | |
This former Mets GM, who eventually became an analyst for their TV station (SNY) was caught carrying on an affair with a 22-year-old production assistant. | |
After the Mets front office released statements claiming this outfielder would not need knee surgery, it took place of this player's own volition anyway. | |
After signing a 3-year, $36 million deal in February of 2009, this pitcher refused a demotion to the minor leagues, despite having a 6.28 ERA. | |
This comedian and loyal Met fan condemned Lady Gaga for stripping down to her underwear and giving fans the finger while in his luxury box (he was not there at the time). | |
This closer beat up his baby-momma's father in front of other players' families at Citi Field. It was later learned that he tore a ligament in his throwing thumb during the fight. | |
The Mets agreed to sell a stake in the Mets to this hedge fund manager, but later rescinded the deal when it stipulated that he could potentially buy out the Wilpons in 3 years. | |
Owner Fred Wilpon participated in an interview with this publication where he criticized several star players, most notably Carlos Beltran and his infamous called third strike. | |
This SS was the first Met to win the NL batting title, but controversy ensued when he singled in the first AB in the last game of the season & then was mysteriously pinch run for. | |
This reliever, unaffectionately nicknamed to have his last name rhyme with 'apocalypse,' was sent down to the minors with a 11.35 ERA, a sign of things to come for the 2012 pen. | |
Ownership was sued for $162 million by victims of this Ponzi schemer. | |
This pitcher threw 134 pitches during the franchise's first no-hitter. Replays later showed that a called foul ball down the 3rd base line was clearly fair. | |
This GM signed Jason Bay to a 4yr-$66 million deal. Bay hit .234/26/124 in 986 ABs and his contract was mercifully terminated, but ownership had to eat $21 million in the process. | |
| Disaster Description | Player Name |
This cocky pitcher required Tommy John surgery after tearing his UCL and then publicly forced the Mets into allowing him to rehab in New York rather than Florida. | |
After batting .200 in 2013, we signed this OF to a 1yr-$7.25 million contract. He was released after hitting .205/8/28 in 254 ABs. He then hit .282/3/10 in 71 ABs with the Yankees. | |
This closer was suspended 80 games for a positive PED test. He tested positive AGAIN 3 months later and was suspended 162 games (1 of only 2 players in history to get that penalty) | |
This relief pitcher was called up from Single A directly to the big league team before he even pitched an inning in AA. He was sent back down to AA after .2 IP and an ERA of 67.50. | |
Word leaked out via social media that this SS had been traded for Carlos Gomez. Fans had told him what happened and cameras showed him crying. The deal never actually happened. | |
With rumors swirling that Matt Harvey would miss the beginning of the season due to an STD, it was announced that he had an infection of this part of the anatomy. | |
This minor league manager (and former 1986 champion) 'resigned' after 'differences of opinion' with the Mets hierarchy. He claims to have been 'blackballed.' | |
This pitcher refused an MRI exam after complaining of arm pain. He pitched 2 innings in his next start, was pulled after 38 pitches, and then went on the DL with a torn lat muscle. | |
An official team photo captured a dildo in the background of this catcher's locker after a game. | |
This model broke Matt Harvey's heart by being photographed on a date with Patriots WR Julian Edelman, resulting in him partying until 4am and missing a start. | |
This beloved mascot was caught giving the middle finger to fans after a particularly brutal 7-1 loss to the Brewers. | |
Pitcher Matt Harvey was banished to the bullpen after cameras caught him partying in this city during a road trip. He was traded soon after to Cincinnati on 5/1/18. | |
The Mets were caught batting out of order in Cincinnati after this manager filled out a lineup card incorrectly. | |
Noah Syndergaard was put on the DL with this rare children's disease. | |
The Mets suffered their worst loss in franchise history to this team, 25-4. Jose Reyes gave up 6 runs in the 9th to mercifully end the torture. | |
This outfielder gave himself food poisoning by failing to understand how to properly cook chicken. | |
After signing a 4-year, $110 million contract, he logged 119 out of a possible 648 GP, effectively ending his career after breaking his ankle while stepping in a hole at his ranch. | |
Manager Mickey Callaway was ordered to remove Jacob DeGrom from a game in Arizona after this GM called from his living room. | |
This pitcher and Mets manager Mickey Callaway get into verbal altercation in the clubhouse after another loss. Violence is threatened. | |
Jim Gosger & Jesse Hudson, players on this World Series winning year's roster, were both declared dead during a Mets anniversary photo montage. Both players were still very alive. | |
It was later revealed that the player who is the answer to the question dated 5/20/2019 did not step in a hole. He was charged by this animal. | |
Before Carlos Beltran could manage a single game, he and the Mets 'mutually parted ways' after it was revealed he played a major part in a sign-stealing scandal with this team. | |
In what year will the Mets stop paying Bobby Bonilla nearly $1.5 million per year (+8% annual interest) in order to defer payment on a $5.9 million buyout from 2000? | |
The nightmare of being a Mets fan ended when this man agreed to purchase and was approved by MLB owners. | |
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