"Faith and Fear in Flushing made its debut on Feb. 16, 2005, the brainchild of two longtime friends and lifelong Met fans.Greg Prince discovered the Mets when he was 6, during the magical summer of 1969. He is a Long Island-based writer, editor and communications consultant. Contact him here.Jason Fry is a Brooklyn writer whose first memories include his mom leaping up and down cheering for Rusty Staub. Check out his other writing here."
"WE'RE STILL HERE Postseason sometimes Sometimes a drop toward the rear But we're here Seen our stadium disappear But we're here Felt the sting of Spinal stenosis But we're here L's put in the books of Howie Rose's But we're here Team sold to a big financier And we're here We lived through Luis Castillo And we're here We've been through Reyes We've been through Cespedes And we're here"
Faith and Fear in Flushing marks its 21st birthday and adopts a celebratory, resilient tone. A Sondheim-inspired lyrical pastiche echoes Elaine Stritch to frame longevity. The lyrics list postseason fluctuations, stadium changes, injuries, managerial and player turnovers, ownership shifts, and memorable Mets figures. Named players include Luis Castillo, Jose Reyes, Yoenis Cespedes, Wilmer Flores, Brandon Nimmo, and Asdrubal Cabrera. Humor and rueful memory are blended, noting moments like a pennant run, black jerseys, and City Connect. The overall sentiment emphasizes continuity and enduring fan devotion despite recurring disappointments.
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