Mets Retire #18 for Darryl Strawberry

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'I’m so sorry for ever leaving'​

But he did. He left the New York Mets to play with the LA Dodgers.

“I mean this from the bottom of my heart, I’m so sorry for ever leaving you guys," Strawberry told the crowd of 30,600, his voice slowing. “I’m truly, deeply sorry that I ever left you guys. I never played baseball in front of fans greater than you guys.”

I have such mixed emotions. LOL!

As Mets retire his No. 18, Strawberry tells fans 'I’m so sorry for ever leaving'

Darryl Strawberry told New York Mets fans it was a mistake to leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers 34 years ago

abcnews.go.com

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Even with the drug troubles that sapped achievements and stats from his career, he was a complete beast for a bit there.