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...That’s what most American baseball fans talk about, if they ever mention the Expos. Too bad they had the best record in baseball, but the strike put an end to their season. Too bad they couldn’t afford to keep Ken Hill, or John Wetteland, or Larry Walker, or Marquis Grissom, who all made the playoffs the following year with their new teams. A “what if,” at best...
...Both teams have had their ups and downs since then. But since that magical year of Wetteland, Rivera and Jim Leyritz, a dynasty has been resurrected. The Yankees ascended in 1996, stumbled in 1997, were arguably the best team ever in 1998, and barely let up in 1999. They are playing for their third straight World Series crown - look at the last five years, and a Subway Series is just another occasion for the Yankees to dispatch their latest victim while saving on airfare. The recent Mets, meanwhile, have more spirit than stars, more of a habit of late-season...
Closer John Wetteland won in 1996, then left for Texas. The Yankees loved David Wells so much that they traded him for Roger Clemens. And this year, it has gotten out of control: David Justice, Denny Neagle, Glenallen Hill, Luis Polonia, Jose Canseco. Who hasn't played for the Yankees...
...York--Its starting rotation seems healthy, and David Cone, Kenny Rogers and Dwight Gooden are all throwing great. The team will be fine unless closer Mariano Rivera falters. It doesn't have the luxury of John Wetteland any more...
Also, Juan Gonzales and Rusty Greer are hurt. Will there be enough runs for new closer Wetteland to get saves...