The article reflects on a lively baseball season for the Mets, highlighting the introduction of 34 new players, including five MLB debuts. It discusses the unpredictable nature of team-building and player performance, as some newcomers promise the potential for future success while others fade into obscurity. The author shares personal insights from documenting player histories through a unique collection of baseball cards, emphasizing the joy of capturing each season's essence. An emphasis is placed on humor and enjoyment, even amidst the challenges faced by the team.
Oh, it was a fun year. Such a fun year! The fuel light came on and the engine quit a little ways short of the Promised Land, but what a joyride until then!
Harrison Bader: A superlative center-fielder with a question-mark bat, Bader's shoulder-waggle strut - cocksure to the point of performative, and complemented by those lilac gloves - made me laugh regardless of scoreboard or standings.
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