Archive for the ‘Dwight Gooden’ Category

BY MATTHEW FALKENBURY
EDITOR

Stats in His Mets Career

157-85, 3.10 ERA, 305 Games, 303 Starts, 67 Complete Games, 23 Shutouts, 1 Save, 2169.2 Innings Pitched, 1898 Hits Allowed, 823 Runs, 747 Earned Runs, 123 Home Runs, 651 Walks, 1.17 WHIP, 1875 Strikeouts.

His Mets Moment

The funny thing about when I think about how I used to see Dwight “Doc” Gooden is that I remember him pitching his No-Hitter against the Mariners as a Yankee and that he was someone who couldnt stay away from Hard Drugs.

Of course for Mets Fans, in the years before I was born and the years after, when I was too young to even know who he even was, Doc Gooden was the greatest Right Handed pitcher the Mets had since George Thomas Seaver was wearing the Orange and Blue.

His Moment was everytime he stepped on the mound at Shea Stadium and would dazzle with his mid 90′s fastball and Lord Charles Curveball, it was so good, Uncle Charlie wasnt good enough for a nickname.

The Crowd would be at a fever pitch to see him mow down the opponent and once again lead the Mets to victory as the best pitcher in Baseball and at the time, the best African-American pitcher since Bob Gibson.

The K-corner would be ready for each start that he would make, as the Strikeouts would pile up, the more K’s that would be put up on the Shea Facade.

The end of his career as a New York Met ended with things going badly for him on and off the field and although he to this day has things that will pop up that will make us wonder if he will be turned around 100%, he still gives Mets Fans one last thrill.

The Moment he set foot on the field at Shea Stadium one last time as the Goodbye Shea celebration took place and helped the fans, if only for one second forget how pissed off they were that the Mets had lost the game that day.

The other came a little over a Month ago when he was finally put in a place he belonged the whole time, The Mets Hall of Fame.

His speech about how the fans inspired him, how honored he was to be back and how it looked like he was finally ok with not only what was going on off the field but that what he had accomplished had earned him the right to say he was a great Mets ballplayer.

Dwight Gooden was like a Comet that streaked across the sky, he was great to see and wont be back for a long time, but when he was here, he was special and Mets fans loved every second of it.

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There has been a dark cloud around Doc Gooden. (PHOTO BY ICON SMI)

BY FRANK GRAY
STACHE WRITER

It has been a very revealing past 24 hours for the New York Mets. Two stories have broken that are on opposite ends of the pendulum. First, is a story that concerns the Mets directly, this year. Jose Reyes, who just in recent weeks was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and temporarily shut down to properly treat it, is able to resume baseball activities.

This is great news on many levels. First, and most importantly, the man’s life is not in danger. Second, his career seems to not be in any danger also. Finally, the Mets will not only get their spark plug back in their lineup, but faster than they initially anticipated.

Personally, I am glad for all three, but mostly for the first point about his life. We as fans tend to forget at times that these players are people too. We get so wrapped up in the sport. ‘Why did he try to steal on that pitch?’, What’s he thinking out there, swinging at that?” We forget they are real people with real lives and real problems that can effect any of us.
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Doc definitely had the potential to be one of baseball's all time greats.

BY RONNIE MOSIMANN
STACHE WRITER

What Met fan doesn’t want to go back to the days of 1986? I wasn’t even alive at the time, and if there was any year I could choose to be born in, it would be 1970. Therefore, I’d be 16 once 1986 hit and I could celebrate the World Series championship in proper fashion. Who was the star of ’86? Who brought the shine and luster to the city of New York? Two words.

Dwight Gooden.

He is the pitcher the Mets have been missing since 1986. Sure they have had some good names take the mound in Queens, but nobody has been able to match the energy and electricity that Gooden put out every five days. However, Gooden himself may not want to return to those days. Even though they were some of his best baseball times, his off the field activities were not the healthiest. Drugs, drinking, you name it. I know it’s tough to say this- but you can’t blame him. Drugs during this time in baseball was a norm, and players had to conform. Once a human tries something addicting, it’s tough to shake it. Yet, what is Doc up to these days?
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BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

Recently, there was a big event in New York City with Modells and Doc Gooden. I was lucky enough to be invited, but unfortunately, I am at school. I was emailed a video that shows Doc Gooden answering some questions from Mets’ blogs, and that can be seen below. Enjoy!

Gooden was an excellent pitcher in his time with the Amazins.

BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

I actually got invited to participate in this, but college interferes. Who needs a damn education anyway? Read below.

WHAT IS THE MO’s ZONE AND MODELL’S CLUBHOUSE?

* The Mo’s Zone area of Citi Field is an exciting area in the brand new ball
park that will quickly become a fan-favorite destination for passionate fans
to cheer on their NY Mets.

* This area will be the new home for the best Mets fans in New York!

* In right/right-center field at Citi Field, there are two field-level
sections of seating that together make up an area which will quickly become
known as The Mo’s Zone.

* The Mo’s Zone area is led-off by a 72 foot span across the outfield
warning track where the traditional padded outfield wall is replaced by a
chain link fence.

* Directly above this span of fence is the Mo’s Zone fan section
(specifically seating sections #101 & #102). Within this area will sit
nearly 400 of the most passionate Mets fans known to mankind. The area will
be full of energy and is uniquely tucked beneath the porch overhead which
hangs 18 feet out and over the playing field.

* Beneath the Mo’s Zone lives The Modell’s Clubhouse. The Modell’s
Clubhouse is set behind the chain link fence and will consist of
dugout-style benches backed by five full sized garage-style overhead doors.
Those doors open up to a private fan hospitality area which can accommodate
up to 70 fans. The only thing that will separate fans in the Modell’s
Clubhouse from the playing field is the chain link fence. Fans attending a
game inside the Modell’s Clubhouse will be as close to the playing field
during the game as you can get without being one of the players!

MAKING THE MO’S ZONEŠ. THE MO’S ZONE

The Mo’s Zone and Modell’s Clubhouse will surely become areas in high
demand for those fans looking to experience the game in a truly memorable
way.

KICK-OFF EVENT: April 15th 3:30-4:45 will take place at Modell’s Sporting
Goods In Times Square (42nd and 7th) with special guest Doc Gooden.