Seventeen years ago today Bernard Gilkey became a Met, obtained from the Cardinals for pitchers Eric Ludwick, Erik Hiljus, and Yudith Orozio. He had a monster year in 1996 with the kind of jump in offense that sets steroid conspiracy theorists off.
The out-of-character seasons of Bernard Gilkey (Mets), John Denny (Phillies), Tommy Hanson (Braves), Mark Redman (Marlins), and Roger Bernadina (Nationals).
The life of a day in New York Mets history.
This week's Mets Baseball Card of the Week features one of the unheralded Mets from their lean years.
Just Bernard Gilkey days to go until Mets pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Bernard Gilkey only appeared in 380 games over two-plus seasons with the Mets, but he just squeaks onto this list almost entirely on the strength of his 1996 season, which was likely one of the...
