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From: flynn@acf2.UUCP (Susan Flynn)
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Subject: Re: The 1986 Mets
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Date: Thu, 23-Jan-86 14:33:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 23 14:33:00 1986
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	You must have never been to New York or you would not deny us our
one pleasure. The Giants and Jets have moved to New Jersy. Steinbrenner has
made being a Yankee fan unbearable. And even Patric Ewing can't save the Nicks.
Every day as I unlock my metal gate, shove the wino off my front stoop, and
scan the block for muggers the only thing that keeps me going is the thought
that spring training is not that far off. The Mets are the only thing this
town has going for your average man. Listening to Tim McCarver on the TV makes
me forget the metal bars on my window. Sitting in Shea with the planes roaring
overhead makes me forget the dirt and the grime. If Mets fans are a little
overbearing, forgive us. Allow us our delusions it's the only fun we have.
	The Mets will win the pennant again this year - they have to