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June 11, 2003 He noted that he weighed 200 pounds when he won 18 games in 1964 and weighed only two pounds more in 1966. He normally threw lots of pitches and completed a high percentage of his games. September 25, 2013 July 15, 2016 As somebody mentioned previously, this is really all Mike Vail's fault. An interesting thing about Lolich that I remember from an old Mets program is that he's actually right handed. Like Seaver and Koosman, Mickey had pretty meager run support throughout his career. Peter Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. May 8, 2003 But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. ''How can you dare say '68 was better?'' Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. A total bust as a Met. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. The Staub trade was ridiculous but not Lolich's fault. In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. In my opinion, there are only three candidates for worst trade in Mets history:1) Staub for Lolich 2) the Ryan trade 3) the Seaver tradeI believe the Seaver trade was the worst, for obvious reasons. Did you boo him or make fun out of him? Mike B Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Its not Rustys fault the Tigers traded for hitting when they already had hitting. Rumor is they worked with Capone. The Tigers had some great years back in the late 60's and early 70's- much like the Mets. Cut him some slack. Jim Snedeker When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. December 20, 2019 And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. He never had much to say about Lolich's donut shop though. Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? November 19, 2002 April 23, 2003 But I have to say, I laughed out loud when I saw his physical statistics on this site. Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. "Bill" Scripps who asked for a radio set to experiment with. Mickey Lolich was one of the greatest left-handers of all-time, no matter his size or shape. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. (And of course Donald Grant) The Mets had to fill 2 corner outfield spots and first base. Fattest guy ever to grace a Mets uniform June 30, 2019 I saw Lolich pitch at Shea on July 29, 1976, a Thursday afternoon game following morning showers, probably a getaway game, attended by a sparse crowd of 12,588. Mickey loved his Harley. He is best known for his performance in . I agree with Doughnut Shoppe patron. Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. October 18, 2008 Joe was hit by a Bob Moose pitch to drive in the tying run, but the '76 Mets couldn't stand such success, as two singles and a double play grounder by future Mets coach Bill Robinson in the top of the 10th off Skip Lockwood gave the Bucs a 2-1 win. Man, those pitches were big ones. feat fan Maudlin, anecdotal sentiment at its best! June 2, 2006 In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. July 15, 2016 Ramblin' Pete The Tigers had some great years back in the late 60's and early 70's- much like the Mets. Benaway's Boat Delivery delivered groceries to cottages around the lake. The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. April 6, 2012 They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. December 20, 2019 Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. Mickey Lolich so despised the Mets experience that he sat home and ate donuts for a year rather than play again in New York. Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Mickey liked his doughnuts. December 13, 2007 Two quick points that haven't been mentioned:- It was Mike Vail's fantastic debut that led the Mets to believe they had a replacement for Staub. Baseball burnt him out. Maybe Rusty was not in his prime when the Tigers got him, but the man could still swing the bat. Mike B Lolich - donuts Staub - steak.The food metaphor of trading a steak for a donut is accurate in this and many Mets trades.Would love to see a book written with lists and analysis of all Mets trades. But I think the final verdict has to be that neither team would have fared much differently with or without the Lolich/Staub trade. December 8, 2006 At Lolich's Donuts & Pastry shop, beside a wooded country highway, Mickey Lolich, the lefthander who beat the Cardinals three times in the 1968 World Series, wiped flour off his nose,. Raymond Malcuit November 10, 2002 Lolich was a newcomer that was a big loser, and he reminded us of how stupid the Mets management was for always going after fading superstars. support. April 6, 2012 August 11, 2015 June 11, 2003 Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! November 3, 2006 Jay Baseball burnt him out. What was the Mets' pennant outlook on any given day in past seasons? They did not let him pitch the way he wanted. An E.R.A of 3.22 in the mid 70's was still pretty respectable. A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. LA-Mets Mickey liked his doughnuts. There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. with San Diego..I guess the secret for mickey, was his donuts, as he wolfed quite a few down, before games..LOL! As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! Mickey liked his doughnuts. The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. Other than some one saying he ate donuts rather than come back to NY, does anyone know the real reason why he didn't pitch in 77? Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. October 2, 2005 In this World Series, Lolich pitched three complete games and allowed only five runs an ERA of 1.67. March 22, 2005 The last thing the Tigers needed was a dandy hitter whose hitting only went to support lopsided slugfest losses every day. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? I'll start with full disclosure: I was (and still am) bitter that the Mets gave up one of my favorite players, Rusty Staub, to get Lolich-- who was well past his prime. Lolich may have gone 8-13 in 1976 but Koosman did even worse the next two years (1977 and 1978). For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. The point is he made a bad team worse. Raymond Malcuit Jr. Man, those pitches were big ones. A Staub-Kingman combo would have provided more run support for big three, and probably a 90+ win season. However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. October 18, 2008 For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. Feat Fan NYB Buff Lolich was a good one, underrated and dominating at times. Although Mick was not the same pitcher in NY that he was in Detroit, everyone seemed to like the guy. October 4, 2005 You can't be serious. September 29, 2007 January 12, 2011 I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. And complaining about how fat he was? But dad could never pronounce his name right; he always called him "Yo-lich" no matter how many times we corrected him. Or even a platoon as Vail was righty, and Milner was lefty.In the days of 4-man rotation, Seaver-Koosman-Matlack had them covered 75% of the time. He still knew how to pitch but had no run support to get him a winning record. But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. I recall one year where he had 121 RBI's. eddiek Shickhaus Franks snook - Now for the trade itself. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. I'll take Mickey's pitching line - except for W&L - any time. They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. No contest. As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. In San Diego they had a fan club for him called the Mickey Lolich Gut Club. He later resurfaced with the Padres. Five years before he became a Met, Lolich threw for 376 innings! December 8, 2006 How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. It was not made for the purpose of improving the team. Too bad we waited until '76 to bring him in, although his numbers indicated a lack of run support. Mickey liked his doughnuts. June 30, 2001 I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. Lolich, the winningest lefty in Tigers history as well as their all-time strikeouts leader reluctantly agreed to go to New York. LA-Mets Bob P As for all the innings Lolich pitched in Detroit, in today's game 300 innings is comparable to two full seasons, what with pitch counts and constantly babying starting pitchers. I find it odd that he didn't play in 1977. The Tigers had some great years back in the late 60's and early 70's- much like the Mets. June 11, 2003 Larry Burns It would appear that the one party who was jobbed in the deal was Lolich himself. I don't know, I'm not a Mets expert. And of course Lolich did not want to be here, and the fans did not want him here either, so I am sure that's why he skipped town the next year. The plan was apparently: Vail LF/RF, Kingman LF/RF/1B, Milner, LF/RF/1B for those three spots. Randy Tate Three bad starts on 8/3 and 8/13 as well as his next to last start on 9/15 is what really bloated his ERA, not that 3.22 even in the '70s was that shabby.Yes, he was far removed from his prime but to say he sucked is pretty short sighted and flies in the face of the fact that he pitched well enough to be a 12-15 game winner, but then this is the same year Seaver pitched Cy Young caliber ball and went only 14-11. November 3, 2006 The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! feat fan Mickey loved his Harley. That would make him a star in today's market. 170 lbs.? He lost 39 games his last two seasons in Detroit, with an obese ERA both years. November 12, 2006 April 27, 2013 What a sore disapppointment it was to see Staub take over rightfield (with his gnat's piss arm) after watching Kaline out in right all of those years in Detroit. School was renamed to Proper School after John and Charlotte Proper who were the first to homestead land on Baldwin. November 12, 2006 Grant was a real hindrance to the Mets. October 19, 2011 bob saunders April 27, 2013 senor ortiz Raymond Malcuit [8] He began his professional career playing the 1959, 1960, and 1961 seasons with the Knoxville Smokies of the South Atlantic League and the Durham Bulls of the Carolina League. Michael His era of 3.22 is only .09% more than 20-game winner Carlton for the Phils. He had terrific stuff. Yes, Mickey had some great years with the Tigers, no disrespect to him, but acquiring him at the cost of Rusty was one of the Mets' top three bonehead trades. bogeyman As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. Peter This has never happened before? What an interesting parallel, huh? Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. Doug S. As a 44-year-old with a beer belly, I can relate. June 30, 2019 Bob P 3.50 was more of a mediocre E.R.A in those days.About his profile of 6'1" and 170 lbs., I looked him up in the Baseball Encyclopedia and that's what they have. I agree with Doughnut Shoppe patron. He flips his shades to the top of his head, orders a yuppie beer and chats with a group of middle-aged women at the next table. October 2, 2005 Pitchers have good days and then once in a while they hang a curve? October 13, 2008 Rusty could hit with the lights out. September 25, 2013 He learned to pitch lefty in order to strengthen his left hand and arm after he lost the use of his right hand for a few years as a child. LA-Mets Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. I saw Lolich pitch at Shea on July 29, 1976, a Thursday afternoon game following morning showers, probably a getaway game, attended by a sparse crowd of 12,588. But in his final season with the Tigers, he became the all-time leader in strikeouts for left-handed pitchers. He also hit a home run in Game Two of the Series and outpitched Denny "31 Win" McClain in the Series. June 11, 2003 Mike B December 20, 2019 $184.99. The trade was a great one for the Tigers and yet another whopper in a long history of bad trades for the Mets. The first day of each season! June 2, 2006 Stu Baron February 25, 2003 February 25, 2003 I kinda wish he had stayed with the Tigers and I could have rooted for him from afar. You can't be serious. October 13, 2008 Mickey Lolich was the greatest left handed pitcher in the whole world to me in 1968, He was even greater than Denny. Lolich for Rusty Staub: As young Met fans this trade astounded us. The two 13-inning games didn't even count for complete games because they went 15 innings! eddiek I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. According to his profile above, his height and weight are listed as follows:Height: 6.01 Weight: 170170 pounds on a 6 ft. 1 in. McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. May 7, 2013 He told the New York Press, he pitched with his head and arm not his abdomen. Mickey had a lifetime 3.44 ERA and 2832 strikeouts. Jim Snedeker That would make him a star in today's market. December 13, 2007 May 7, 2013 Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. I simply loved to see him walk onto the mound; I knew that we as a ball club would be a winner any time he pitched, but as they always say time moves on, but our memory is always around. Mike B But the facts are:Lolich spent 16 years in the Majors. Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. When he was with the Mets, I gave him the name "TOO MUCH EATER" but then again the Orange and Blue has always had big boned hurlers (El Sid. support. Baked fresh in the in-house bakery, with delicious choices such as salted caramel, vanilla custard or a good traditional raspberry jam. And by the time he left Detroit, he was fatter than Lolich. But then Vail got hurt, and Kranepool and the aging Torre got more playing time.The better plan was to keep Staub, and let Milner and Vail fight for a spot. Lolich finished his career 12th on the all-time strikeout list with 2,832, second only to Steve Carlton among left-handers. Lolich may be a legend in Detroit based on his 1968 World Series performance, but he was at the end of his career by 1976. August 7, 2018 Mickey was featured riding his motorcyle. I have to respectfully disagree with NYB Buff's claim that Lolich belongs in Cooperstown. I wish the Mets had a pitcher today with a 3.22 ERA. Mickey was a fantastic pitcher for the Tigers. Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Hall of Fame, and more. After one year in New York Lolich retired. August 7, 2018 Yes, Mickey had some great years with the Tigers, no disrespect to him, but acquiring him at the cost of Rusty was one of the Mets' top three bonehead trades. That's more realistic but generous, I think! Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. April 24, 2003 There were some games where the Mets did not give him support. Bob P Mike B ''How devoted those people are to the ballplayers! NYB Buff Family (1) Spouse The point is he made a bad team worse. He pitched very good ball for you. July 15, 2016 December 20, 2019 Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. October 4, 2005 He had a 2.59 ERA at the end of July. Mickey pitched almost 200 innings in 76, gave up less hits than innings and his era was in the low 3.00's. For a fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich was decent. Lolich pitched fairly well with the Mets, in fact I recall a 2-0 shutout at Shea he pitched against the Cardinals in about two hours. Donut Shoppe Patron Take a look at his stats on baseball-reference and you will shake your head. Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. April 6, 2012 6'1", 170???? And yes, maybe Koosman had losing years in the late 70's but he had been a Met long enough with a winning record that the fans rooted for him. Joe Figliola They were starting their descent into oblivion and the Staub trade was step in that direction. Ramblin' Pete When popularity declined these boats were sunk and used as fill on the west shore of Oak Lane in the '30s. And yes, maybe Koosman had losing years in the late 70's but he had been a Met long enough with a winning record that the fans rooted for him. Hell, he kept his restaurant even after moving on to the Tigers, and still lives in the Big Apple. Reading this brings back my memory of the trade that sent Rusty packing to Detroit. March 5, 2006 Joe Jim Snedeker I don't know, I'm not a Mets expert. Lolich committed to playing 2 years for the Mets, but then reneged on that promise. The Mets acquiring him for Rusty Staub was another trade made by M. Donald Grant out of spite for Staub's salary request. Mike B We are going all the way!" As for his love of donuts, he could have been the prototype for Homer Simpson. 170 pounds, maybe not but here's a fact: hurled 376 innings in the early 70's. Mickey Lolich was a great pitcher in the American League. Rusty has always been a fan favorite so if you're going to trade him it better be worth it, and to most of us Mets fans Lolich wasn't. Lolich won complete games in Games 2 & 5 and faced and beat Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 by the score of 4-1 as the Tigers won the World Championship. So when your "inning eater" goes 220 and gets a bonus it's beyond comprehension. He started 45 games and completed 29. Ok, the height is correct but make no mistake,a consistent, determined winner, Mickey Lolich was in the spotlight throughout his career. September 24, 2005 But he soon retreated to his wheel chair. Staub was one of our heroes and for the Mets to trade him for a guy that owned and operated (and apparently ate often at) donut shops in the off season was gut wrenching. etc. I wish the Mets had a pitcher today with a 3.22 ERA. to realizing he was one of the worst trades in Mets history, before Seaver went to the Reds. Only two others, Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson, have surpassed him. December 20, 2019 Maybe when he was 15 years old he was 170, but at no point in his major league career was he ever 170. So why did you try to destroy the guy? I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! McLain got all the publicity but Lolich got the wins in post season 1968. His not being elected to Cooperstown is a major oversight. John Bruce He lost his first shop in a lease dispute with the landlord and reopened last fall in Lake Orion. John, we know the condition the team was in when Lolich got here. However, I remember Lolich as being quite portly, so his true weight was a lot more than 170 pounds. Randy Tate Mickey Lolich is one of my favorite players. Lolich won complete games in Games 2 & 5 and faced and beat Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 by the score of 4-1 as the Tigers won the World Championship. My memory is that while the Mets' front office had made dumb and abysmal trades in the past, this was one that just made no sense in any way, shape, or form. I agree with Doughnut Shoppe patron. Bob P Within a year, the corpulent Lolich had retired to open a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit. June 2, 2006 As far as who got the better of the Staub for Lolich deal: Rusty went on to have several excellent seasons in a Tiger uniform. Lolich was a newcomer that was a big loser, and he reminded us of how stupid the Mets management was for always going after fading superstars. July 31, 2002 June 2, 2006 How Mickey still had an arm when he pitched for us is amazing. That's more realistic but generous, I think! Having this claim (in addition to his World Series MVP) is definitely worthy of the Hall of Fame. He made the all- star team 3 times, led the AL in wins once, shutouts once, complete games once, innings once, strikeouts once, and losses TWICE.He finished second (1971) and third (1972) in the Cy Young race, and he never finished higher than TENTH PLACE in the league in ERA (finished tenth in both 1971 and 1972).Baseball Reference lists among his top ten in similarity scores: Jerry Koosman, Jerry Reuss, Rick Reuschel, Luis Tiant, Vida Blue, and Joe Niekro.All of that tells me Lolich in his prime was a good pitcher, but nowhere near a HOFer. July 15, 2016 We are going all the way!" I don't know if Mickey belongs in Cooperstown but he sure deserved more than 25% of the vote which was his highest showing. He easily could have won 15 or more games with any support at all. November 19, 2002 In that same year he went 13, 13, 12, 11 and 10 innings in 5 games. Shari Mickey Lolich did not pitch badly for the Mets in 1976. snook April 23, 2003 I look at his numbers as a Met and they're not bad. Lolich hit a home run in the World Series- and so what does that mean, that he was a great hitter? Maudlin, anecdotal sentiment at its best! He learned to pitch lefty in order to strengthen his left hand and arm after he lost the use of his right hand for a few years as a child. Cut him some slack. I remember as a 11 year old when the Mets traded for him thinking "Great, we have Mickey Lolich! Man, he was a big one. He also hit a home run in Game Two of the Series and outpitched Denny "31 Win" McClain in the Series. Jim Snedeker Lolich's main purpose was to pitch and he couldn't even do that for us. Fourth starter, on a four man rotation, Lolich threw for innings! That the one party who was jobbed in the Series good one, underrated and dominating at times declined... I can relate Series- and so what does that mean, that was. 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