It was the eve of the 1970 baseball season, and the Mets were still on top of the baseball world. They continued to relish their improbable World Championship from a year ago, and still had their cast in place. Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Gary Gentry anchored one of the game’s best starting staff. Tug McGraw and Rod Taylor arguably were the best one-two punch in the … [Read more...] about The 1970 Mets, high expectations, no miracle finish.