This Decade Has Seen Alot, Including The End of an Era at Shea Stadium

BY MATTHEW FALKENBURY
ASSISTANT EDITOR

The Decade of the 2000’s for the Mets has been filled with up’s and down’s, joy and sadness and one that took us on a roller coaster that began witha National League Championship, dipped through some lean years from 2002-2004, saw a rebirth and an NL East Title in 2005 and 2006, the collapses of 2007-2008, the ending of one era at Shea and a new one at Citi Field and finally an injury filled 2009 season that leaves us wondering whats next. Over the past 10 years, we have seen some great players come and go, and for some, leave a mark that will be remembered forever, good or bad. So in honor of a Decade in Mets history that was nothing short of a Ride of highs and lows, I give to you my All-Decade Team for the New York Mets.

Some Quick Rules, only stats in the years of this current decade were counted, the player must have spent at least one year with the franchise and the success of the franchise during his time with the team will also be in consideration. Off Fied and On Field impact will also be considered when making the decision as well.

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Fonzi was one of the Mets' best hitters they've ever had. (PHOTO BY ICON SMI)

BY ANDREW CAVAGNARO
STACHE WRITER

Last week the NY Post reported that Edgardo Alfonzo wanted to return to Major League Baseball, his team of preference is the Mets. What a nostalgic moment that would be watching Fonzie walk to the batters box in a Mets uniform once again. All I know is I will be the first person at Modell’s to pick up his jersey if he represents my favorite team one last time.

The last time we saw Alfonzo don the blue and orange, it was the end of a miserable 2002 season. He hit .308 with 16 home runs that year and played a solid second base. However, lingering questions regarding his balky back inevitably stamped his ticket out of Flushing and landed him in San Francisco.

Do I think Fonzi can reclaim the magic he brought to the field during the late 90’s and early 00’s? It’s not possible. But I do believe that he is a relic from teams past that achieved more than their natural abilities led on. Alfonzo was a part of Bobby Valentine’s small-ball type of play where defense and situational hitting were key components in a winning brand of baseball. He was a key member of countless late relays and memorable events. Remember he did get six hits in a game and homered off Randy Johnson in the first game of the 1999 NLDS. Most importantly, he was a terrific teammate who cherished the opportunity to wear the Mets uniform.
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BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

Former Mets star third-basemen/second basemen Edgardo Alfonzo is attempting to come back to professional baseball once again, according to an Adam Rubin report in the Daily News. The decision comes after Alfonzo absolutely tore up winter ball, tallying a .322 average with eight homers and 42 RBI in 60 games.

Alfonzo is preparing to try out for the Giants. No not those Giants. He is trying out for the Yomiuri Giants. With David Wright entrenched as the Mets full-time third basemen, and Alex Cora signing on to be the Mets’ utility specialist on Thursday, the chances of Alfonzo landing with the Mets in any fashion are all but dead.

It’s probably better that way, and we need to stop thinking with our hearts. By the way, Alfonzo’s best year for the Mets came in 1999 when he hit .304 while clobbering 27 homers with 108 RBI.

The Stache wishes Fonzi’ the best of luck.