Pinch-hitting is a thankless job.  It's also one of the most difficult things to do in baseball with any kind of consistency.  Take, for...

There have been numerous occasions in which a Mets player burst onto the major league scene, captivating fans with a jolt of rookie energy. ...

I promise you won't be seeing this scene at Citi Field today. Today at Citi Field, the Mets will not be scoreboard-watching.  They ...