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Rivera is doing his job at an age when every one of them was either retired or in serious decline. Mo turned 42 in November. The closer he leapfrogged for the all-time saves lead last year, Trevor Hoffman , saved 10 games as a 42-year-old, but blew five...
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Cue Hendrix and remember the first part of the 21st century, Saturday, August 25, 1:10 PM, versus the Astros. Let us not forget the not so Slight Return of Banner Day, Sunday, May 27, prior to the Mets-Padres game at 1:10 PM, and the induction of the...
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1⁄ 4-hour hearing this week, gave both sides until Tuesday to file follow-up legal arguments. Burlington lawyer Karin Stackpole, who is representing McGuire, said in closing statements that whistleblowing laws do not apply to the case. She said...
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Mr. Breagy said he believes that the series will boost interest in running, estimating that as many as 5,000 to 6,000 could end up competing in one or all of the tournament races. Worcester Fire Lt. John Franco, who organizes the Worcester Firefighters...
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Town Manager Rick McGuire, who issued the 3˝-page letter, declined to comment on the case Monday morning, saying more would be made known at tonights hearing. Burlington lawyer John Franco, who represents Chamberlain, said his client is protected under...
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Some say that Wright is the unofficial captain but it doesn't seem that someone who is as soft spoken as Wright is would be fitting for that role. As I've said in the past I have a huge disdain and loathing for most of the MSM (including the Around the...
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Can you name the members of the Mets Hall of Fame? There are 25, with the first enshrinements taking place in 1981. Hint: Players, managers, announcers, owners and front office personnel have been recognized. You have five minutes. Post your score in...
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New York Mets added another fan favorite to their Hall of Fame, announcing plans to induct former closer John Franco this summer — making him the fifth new inductee in three years. “I am truly honored and humbled by being elected into the Mets Hall of...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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The Mets gave viewers a good show on June 20 at Three Rivers Stadium when Bret Saberhagen stifled the post-Bonds Bucs, 2-1, through eight innings. Ah, but the ninth: a couple of base hits; future Mets Hall of Famer John Franco replaces Sabes; a bunt;...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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'Star of Stars' during an awards ceremony last… A state lawmaker wants to ban eating food in the subway because it would help eliminate the rat problem. There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John...
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There are styles for every occasion. Monday morning, author and … Former New York Mets closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame this summer. Now she has an album coming out.… New York lawmakers are redrawing the state's...
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About the most excitement fans have had so far is hearing that John Franco was elected to the Mets Hall of Fame. Other than that, because of the green that is the Wilpon's finances, the Mets have been forced to spend, like a current player said, "like...
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He added a propensity for the stolen base, exceedingly rare for a catcher, reaching double figures in steals four times, with a high of 25. He had some pop, and at a time when the Mets didn’t have a ton to cheer about, and his football-style of play...
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Which brings me to this conclusion, Edgardo Alfonzo is a much more worthy inductee to the Mets Hall of Fame than John Franco. Talk about underrated versus overrated. After looking over this all-time list it’s somewhat embarrassing that Fonzi is not in...
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York, racking up 276 saves while playing a key role on a pair of playoff teams. He was at his best, however, for the Mets teams that didn't excel, often giving them an All Star-caliber performance in the early '90s alongside lesser players like Joe...
About John Franco
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John Anthony Franco (born September 17, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three National League teams from 1984 to 2005, primarily the New York Mets. His 1,119 career games pitched are an NL record, and rank third in major league history; his 424 career saves ranked third... Full Article
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Former New York Met John Franco leads out first responders during ceremonies honoring the tenth anniversary of the September 11 2001 terrorist attcks prior to the game between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on September 11, 2011 in the Flushing...
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Former New York Met John Franco throws the ceremonial first pitch to Mike Piazza during ceremonies honoring the tenth anniversary of the September 11 2001 terrorist attcks at Citi Field on September 11, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough...
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Former New York Mets closer John Franco, right, embraces former Mets catcher Mike Piazza after Franco threw out the first pitch to Piazza in a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony before the New York Mets baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: (L-R) Former Major League Baseball players Goose Gossage, Gail Grimmet, Senior Vice President of Delta Air Lines and John Franco attend Delta Air Lines Hosts the 'Delta Dugout' at Madison Square Park at Madison Square Park on May 20, 2011 in New York City.
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Former New York Mets closer John Franco throws out the ceremonial first pitch in a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony before the New York Mets baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.
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Former New York Mets pitcher John Franco leads a procession of first responders onto the field for a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony before the New York Mets baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Franco threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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From left, Bobby Kennedy Jr. , Tom Seaver, John Franco Glenn Close, and Rusty Staub, right, pose for a photographs before an interleague baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Mets on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Citi Field in New York.
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 20: (L-R) Former Major League Baseball players Goose Gossage and John Franco attend Delta Air Lines Hosts the 'Delta Dugout' at Madison Square Park at Madison Square Park on May 20, 2011 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Former New York Met John Franco leads out first responders during ceremonies honoring the tenth anniversary of the September 11 2001 terrorist attcks prior to the game between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on September 11, 2011 in the Flushing...
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