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Davey Johnson made an inauspicious debut as a major league manager on this date in 1984, as his Mets lost to the Reds in Cincinnati, 8-1. That game snapped New York’s 14-year Opening Day win streak.

In R.A. Dickey, we have the convergence of story and player on a level so profound that it would be unfathomable, if only we didn't have six months of evidence to support us.

Mario Mendoza turns 60 today and we take a look at some Mets who have hit below the Mendoza Line.