Birthday Quote of the Day for November 26th, Former Mets Manager Jeff Torborg

Happy Birthday to long time catcher and Mets Manager, Jeff Torborg.  As a catcher, Torborg has the distinction of catching Sandy Koufax's perfect game and Nolan Ryan's first no-hitter. 

He served as Mets manager in 1992 and 1993.  On top of a long career, he had a great sense of humor,

Quote of the Day,

"I know Jim, but the outfielders are."

--Jeff Torborg, after taking Jim Kern out a game even though Kern said he wasn't tired

JULY 18TH METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY: ROBERT GSELLMAN

Happy Mets Birthday to Robert Gsellman born on this day in 1993.

"When you have superior stuff like he has, you're going to succeed and that's what he is finding out."
--Frank Viola, on Gsellman's early success

METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR JULY 17TH---ROY McMILLAN

Slick fielding Mets shortstop Roy McMillan was born on July 17th, 1929. He spent the last three years of his 16 year career with the Mets. In the early part of his career with the Reds, he was a three time gold glove winner and all-star.

"People have said for years that McMillan is about the best shortstop in the National League."
--Charlie Dressen

RALPH KINER QUOTE OF THE DAY ABOUT DARRYL STRAWBERRY

Today's Mets quote of the day is brought to you by none other than Ralph Kiner talking about Darryl Strawberry,

"Darryl Strawberry has been voted to the Hall of Fame five years in a row."
--Ralph Kiner

MASATO YOSHII METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY

Happy Birthday to one time Mets pitcher, Masato Yoshii born on this day in 1965.

Yoshii pitched in the majors from 1998-2002, the first two of which were with the Mets. In those two years, he compiled a record of 18-16.

He was a very funny guy as witnessed by his Mets birthday quote of the day,

"Out in the stands, drinking beer and yelling, 'Get Yoshii in there'"--Masato Yoshii, asking what he would be doing if he were not on the Mets post season roster

FRANK VIOLA METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 19TH

Happy Birthday to former Cy Young Award winner and one time Mets twenty game winner, Frank Viola. Frankie V was born on this day in 1960.

Even though I never met Frank Viola, I felt a kinship with him because he was two years behind me in high school. I know of him in high school because even in tenth grade he was a standout basketball player.

So I followed his MLB career from Day One. I remember his Cy Young Award season in '88 and of course his MVP performance in the '87 World Series for the Twins.

I also remember fondly when he pitched for us and won twenty games in 1990. It is great that he is still associated with the Mets as Triple A pitching coach and a Noah Syndergaard mentor.

In honor of his great baseball geographic lineage and his great player, he is today's recipient of the Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,

"He's an artist. I love watching him work."
--Sparky Anderson, talking about Frankie V

DOUG FLYNN METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 18

One time Met Doug Flynn was born on this day in 1951. Of course most Mets fans know him for being part of the deal that sent Tom Seaver to the Reds. Not a gala day in Mets history.

Though not a great hitter during his tenure with the Mets (he hit .234), he was a terrific fielding second baseman and in 1980 became only the third Met in history to win a Gold Glove.

The Mets great fielding shortstop Bud Harrelson said of the fielding of Flynn,

"The best second baseman on the pivot is Doug Flynn. He's like Bill Mazeroski, a blur."
--Bud Harrelson

AL LEITER METS QUOTE OF THE DAY

Today's quote comes to us from the very quotable, Al Leiter. As baseball fans know, Leiter was a very solid major league pitcher who put in several good years with the Mets.

Leiter also had the good fortune of playing on three World Series winning teams. Unfortunately, he did have a losing World Series as well and that was when he pitched for the Mets against the Yankees in the 2000 World Series.

This led to this quote from Leiter,

"Losing the World Series feels as bad as winning one feels good."
--Al Leiter

TOM SEAVER METS QUOTE OF THE DAY

Today's Mets Quote of the Day is brought to you by the greatest of all Mets, Tom Seaver. Not a funny one but a philosophical one. Good to mix it up every once in awhile

"If you're a baseball fan, you're a history fan. This is history and that's the best part of being a baseball fan. It brings back memories you have when you first fell in love with the game."
--Tom Seaver

1962 AMAZING METS BASEBALL QUOTE OF THE DAY

Today's Quote about the Amazing 1962 Mets is brought to you my long time New York Times sports columnist and author, Robert Lipsyte

Talking about the 1962 Mets, he said, "The Mets have only three weaknesses---pitching, batting and fielding."

RON SWOBODA METS WORLD SERIES QUOTE OF THE DAY

One of the all-time great Mets is Ron 'Rocky' Swoboda. When you think about the team history, he immediately comes to mind. He was a mainstay with the Mets for many years, known mostly for his power. He also is known for one of the greatest catches in Mets history in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series against the Orioles.

The famous 9th inning catch off the bat of Brooks Robinson helped them win Game 4 and they went on to win Game 5 to win the World Series.

Of the  Amazing Mets World Series victory, Swoboda said, "It will give heart to every loser in America."

JACK HAMILTON METS HILARIOUS QUOTE OF THE DAY

Jack Hamilton pitched for the Mets in the mid 1960's. The Mets manager at the time was Wes Westrum who replaced Casey Stengel.

Westrum tried to be a disciplinarian with the Mets. He put on a bed check for the players which led to his very funny quote from Jack Hamilton,

"You mean it was OK before that."
--Jack Hamilton, after Westrum passed down the edict saying that there would be no longer be women allowed in a player's hotel room.

WHITEY HERZOG METS QUOTE OF THE DAY

Today's Mets Quote of the Day is brought to you by The White Rat, Whitey Herzog. The Hall of Fame Manager is known for his great years with the Royals and Cardinals.

He is also known for a great sense of humor which he displayed when talking about the 1988 New York Mets.

"Nobody should be 4-1 favorites unless it's the 1927 Yankees and they're too old."
--Whitey Herzog, talking about the Mets being 4-1 favorites to win the 1988 World Series before the year started

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TEN GREATEST OPENING DAY QUOTES RANKED FROM 10 TO 1

In honor of one of the greatest days of the year, Opening Day, check out my sports quotation man blog, for a list of the Top Ten Opening Day Quotes of all-time at

www.sportsquotation.blogspot.com/

Enjoy and Go Mets!

RUSTY STAUB METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR APRIL 1

Happy Birthday to an all-time great Mets hitter, Rusty Staub. Staub was born on April 1, 1944.  He started his career with the Astros but ended up being traded to the Expos where he became a legend. He was loved in Montreal and was nicknamed Le Grande Orange, for his red hair.

The Mets traded for Staub in 1972, sending the Expos three players in the trade----Tim Foli, Mike Jorgensen and Ken Singleton. Between his injuries, Staub had some very productive years with the Mets. In 1975, he became the first player in Mets history to drive in over 100 rbi's in a season.  He ended his career with 2716 hits and five all-start appearances. He was also one of the greatest hitters in Mets history.

In honor of his years with the Mets, he is today's recipient of the Mets Baseball Quote of The Day,

"He could roll out of bed in winter and get a base hit."
--Bill Giles, on Rusty Staub

RON GARDENHIRE FUNNY METS QUOTE OF THE DAY

Many of us Mets fans remember Ron Gardenhire fondly. He was a tenacious second baseman who was also a decent fielder and clutch hitter. He also went on to fame as the long time successful manager of the Minnesota Twins.

He is the recipient of today's funny Mets Quote of the Day,

"I'm being showcased on the bench. They have me sitting where people can see me."
--Ron Gardenhire, on rumors that the Mets were planning to trade him

ROGERS HORNSBY METS BASEBALL INSULT QUOTE OF THE DAY

The great Rogers Hornsby served as a batting instructor with the original Amazing Mets of 1962.

To say he was disappointed by the 1962 Mets draft would be a major understatement.

Hornsby's quote of the Mets 1962 Expansion Draft is the Mets Baseball Quote of the Day,

"They say we're going to get players out of a grab bag. From what I see, it's going to be a garbage back."
--Rogers Hornsby, insulting the players in the 1962 expansion draft chosen by the Mets

CASEY STENGEL METS QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR MARCH 29

Today, we feature another classic quote about the 'Amazing Mets' of the early 60's from the mouth of the greatest quote maker in baseball history, Casey Stengel

"Not a bit, we lose at any altitude."
--Casey Stengel, asked if the Mets loss in an exhibition game was impacted by the altitude in Mexico City 

MATT HARVEY METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY FOR MARCH 27TH

Happy 28th birthday to the Dark Knight, Matt Harvey. All Mets fans are familiar with the ups and downs of Harvey's career. He is the most talented home grown Mets pitcher since Dwight Gooden. Unfortunately, injuries have taken their toll.

Despite the injuries, he was a 2013 All-Star, the 2015 Comeback Player of the Year and at 28, a pitcher still filled with enormous potential.

In honor of his birthday, Matt Harvey is the Mets Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,

"He's a horse. He's got four plus pitches, throws them all for strikes, great demeanor out there on the mound. The Mets are in good shape. He's a cornerstone for them."
--Alex Rodriguez

RALPH KINER METS QUOTE OF THE DAY

What better way to celebrate the almost conclusion of Spring Training with a Ralph Kiner quote,

"The Mets are winless in the month of Atlanta."