It has been a very active past few seven days since my last post. We had opening day at both stadiums as well as several exciting signings including Joba Chamberlain, Yogi Berra, Don Larsen and Doc Gooden. I will be getting into the first few appearances later but want to spend some time now talking about Gooden....any time there is an opportunity to talk Mets in this forum I obviously jump at it. Friday Doc did an appearance at Last Licks Scarsdale in conjunction with opening day of Scarsdale Little League (which was Saturday). It truly was one of the best, most kid friendly signings we have ever done. Dwight, who loves children, showed kids the different grips on baseballs and took photos with everyone. The adults in attendance (mostly Mets fans) were completely ecstatic to meet arguably the greatest pitcher we have ever had in this city (84,85 were better years than anyone has ever had here...with all due respect to Gator's magical yeat). After the final customer had left Doc stuck around to watch several innings of the Met game. Ironically enough- literally five minutes after Dwight departed his nephew Gary Sheffield hit his 500th homerun. I immediately called Doc who , as I suspected, was listening on the radio. It absolutely without a doubt meant so much more to both the uncle and nephew that the milestone was achieved in Flushing.
The following day Dwight threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Scarsdale Little League. It was a great moment at the kids and parents loved it. Last Licks has been doing the Little League opening for several years now and this was undoubtedly the most exciting one yet. I captured almost all of it on video so be sure to check it out once I get it posted.
I am off to Yankee Stadium so have to cut this one short....more to come this afternoon...



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