Mets Daily Discussion Thread - January 11, 2025

Good morning!

Rey Ordóñez turns 54 today! He was a Cuban shortstop who defected from Cuba in 1993 and played for the Mets from 1996 to 2002. He was a good flashy defender but was a terrible hitter. On December 15, 2002, the Mets traded him to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and he later played for the Cubs in 2004.

Jim McAndrew was born on this date in 1944. He was a pitcher who pitched for the Mets from 1968 to 1973 and was a member of 1969 Mets. After the 1973 season, the Mets traded McAndrew to the San Diego Padres for Steve Simpson and pitched for the Padres in 1974. He passed away in March 2024 at age 80.

Danny Napoleon was born on this date in 1942. He played 80 games for the Mets in 1965 and 1966. He passed away in 2003.

r/baseball has opened their fan voting for the mock Hall of Fame ballot

Feel free to discuss whatever you want in this thread.