Joe Rolls Snake Eyes

Joe McEwing signed a new contract today and saw his uniform number slashed along with his pay. Super Joe, whose No. 47 was usurped by Tom Glavine, says he will now suit up in No. 11: “That’s four plus seven,” he noted. McEwing had worn 47 previously as a tribute to former St. Louis teammate and mentor John Mabry.

Author: Jon Springer

Jon Springer is a writer in Brooklyn. Mets by the Numbers began as a goof in 1998, later became a book, then went back to being a goof. View all posts by Jon Springer