Mets Promote Prospect, Stirring Uniform Number Controversy
Summary
Nick Morabito, a young baseball player recently promoted to the New York Mets, was assigned the number 8 on his jersey. This number has a special history with the Mets but has not been worn by players in the Major Leagues for many years, causing some debate among fans and commentators.Key Facts
- Nick Morabito was promoted to the New York Mets on May 19.
- Morabito wore number 3 in the Arizona Fall League and number 70 in spring training before being assigned number 8.
- Number 8 was last worn by Mets player Desi Relaford in 2001.
- The number 8 jersey was famously worn by Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter during his time with the Mets (1985-1989).
- Yogi Berra, a former Mets manager and Hall of Fame catcher, also wore number 8.
- Many Mets fans and broadcaster Howie Rose feel that number 8 should be retired or kept out of current use because of its historical significance.
- Morabito is expected to change his number soon, possibly due to this controversy.
- Morabito’s first game with number 8 started with a rain delay, considered by some as a symbolic sign.
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