Why Mets’ Decision to Retire Carlos Beltrán’s Number 15 Stirs Controversy and Emotion
Also, a fascinating tidbit: Carlos joins the ranks of Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the third Met inducted into Cooperstown wearing the team cap, making this number retirement almost a foregone conclusion. With his number 15 about to be the 11th retired by New York, he aligns himself with some of the greats—David Wright, Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez, and others whose numbers have become synonymous with Mets history. Not to mention the revered managers Gil Hodges and Casey Stengel, whose numbers also hang in the rafters. It’s a moment that’s as much about honoring history as it is about celebrating a player who has left an indelible mark on the game.



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