Done Quote by Darryl Strawberry

I did not want to leave the Mets and I did not want to leave New York.

— Al Leiter

I gave up a lot of money to stay with the Braves four different times and I don't regret any second of it.

— John Smoltz

I feel it's the best thing that could have happened for me, leaving the Braves so I could go to another team that would…

— Danny Bautista

I have a vivid memory of loving Keith Hernandez, the first baseman for the '86 Mets. I grew up in Queens, so when the…

— Billy Eichner

Only God knows why I didn't make it with the Mets, but yes, in a short period of time, I got the opportunity with…

— Pedro Martinez

Obviously, being a diehard Mets fan, my passion is a given, but I also love playing baseball. I hadn't been able to participate since…

— Jim Breuer

I had to go out and give my team a chance. I didn't want to be remembered as the guy blowing the World Series.

— Vernon Law

I loved the opportunity to play for the Yankees, too.

— Bert Campaneris

I knew I'd never make it back to the major leagues as a player. Lee MacPhail came to me and asked if I wanted…

— Bobby Cox

First of all, Mets fans despise me.

— Adam Rubin

I said to myself I've got to go up there and do it because the New York Mets keep winning every day. The game…

— Sammy Sosa

The Mets represent life and the reality of life, the winning, the losing, the hope, the faith. You stick with them through the ups…

— Jim Breuer