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Mets and Yankees Rivalry: Top five playing careers for both teams

By Nicholas Bradshaw
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 20: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run as Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees looks on in the first inning during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 20: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run as Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees looks on in the first inning during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 14: Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets watches the flight of his third inning home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 14, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

2) Curtis Granderson OF

Not only is Curtis Granderson one of the best all around people in Major League Baseball, but he has also been a major contributor for both New York teams. In four seasons with the Yankees, Grandy clubbed 115 home runs and had 378 RBI. His best year with the Yankees came in 2011, where he hit 41 HR with a career-high 119 RBI.

The Mets signed Granderson in 2014, looking for veteran leadership and a good bat. He had his best season in 2015, the Mets World Series year, hitting 26 home runs with 70 RBI. He also had a solid World Series where he hit three home runs, most notably a leadoff home run in Game 5 against Edinson Volquez. He appeared in a combined 38 playoff games for the Mets and Yankees, despite never winning a World Series. If there’s one player in the league that deserves a ring, it’s him.

Curtis Granderson will forever hold a spot in every Mets’ fans heart for his hustle, play, and professionalism both on and off the field.

1) Carlos Beltran OF

Although Carlos Beltran is sometimes remembered by his taking of strike three from Adam Wainwright in game 7 of the 2006 NLCS, he remains one of the best and most beloved players to ever wear a Mets uniform. Beltran played three seasons with the Yankees from 2014-2016, with his best year coming in his age-39 season where he slashed .304/.344/.546 with 22 HR and 64 RBI.

Beltran spent the prime of his career with the Mets, where he hit 149 home runs, had 559 RBI, and a Mets career average of .280 in a span of seven seasons.

In 2006, Beltran tied the franchise’s single-season record for home runs (41) and set a franchise record for runs scored (127). Beltran was also a three-time Gold Glove Award winner, four-time All-Star, and a two-time Silver Slugger with the Mets. Beltran will go down as one of the best to ever play for the New York Mets.

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