Mets’ Carson Benge and Darryl Strawberry share a surprising connection

PORT ST. LUCIE — Carson Benge could be the Mets right fielder this year, and on Tuesday, he shook hands with the best right fielder in franchise history. Darryl Strawberry greeted him before the Mets played Houston at Clover Park.
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Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

While speaking with reporters on Monday, the Mets legend praised Stearns for the way the executive reshaped the roster.
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Strawberry making the most of his second chapter in life

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‘They left before the Miracle happened:’ Strawberry doesn’t think Alonso should have left

Staying in town when things get tough is something Strawberry finds meaningful because it’s something he didn’t get the chance to do.