28/125:
So I just learned that all the 30 for 30s are available on ESPN+ and are on Letterboxd. This is going to be a cheat code for getting to 125. To my loyal followers, be prepared for a plethora of 30 for 30 logs. I am going to be in the trenches and an unstoppable force.
As for this documentary, growing up in a different era of Mets baseball, I had no idea how much had gone wrong is Gooden and Strawberry’s lives. My understanding of their lives and careers looked like this: phenoms come on the scene and shine bright, flash forward in time and they hit lows, drug problems take control, and they make it back. Little did I know there was so much more between the lines of the reality I thought to be true.
These two men are the prototype for what a pitcher and hitter should be. Literally made in a pan. The documentary comments on this well, but the “what if” questions behind these two are just immeasurable. Gooden was maybe the most dominant and pure pitcher to ever live. Strawberry had it all for a position player: Power, speed, arm, glove, and IQ.
It’s truly a shame how addiction took control and brought them both to unimaginable lows. It is also nice to see how Darryl has found purpose and rebuilt his life. Doc’s situation is worrisome. They didn’t have a good happy ending for him. He seems to still be troubled with his addiction. I remember last year or a few years ago the Mets brought back old timers day, an opportunity for Mets legends to come back and play a few innings and get cheers from the Met faithful. Doc came and threw the first pitch. His uniform was baggy, he looked skinny, and people were worried for him given his history with drug abuse and addiction. I hope he has found peace and overcomes these issues. Him and Strawberry for their wrongs and low moments will always be considered greats and remembered for their shining movers as New York Mets

28/125:
So I just learned that all the 30 for 30s are available on ESPN+ and are on Letterboxd. This is going to be a cheat code for getting to 125. To my loyal followers, be prepared for a plethora of 30 for 30 logs. I am going to be in the trenches and an unstoppable force.
As for this documentary, growing up in a different era of Mets baseball, I had no idea how much had gone wrong is Gooden and Strawberry’s lives. My understanding of their lives and careers looked like this: phenoms come on the scene and shine bright, flash forward in time and they hit lows, drug problems take control, and they make it back. Little did I know there was so much more between the lines of the reality I thought to be true.
These two men are the prototype for what a pitcher and hitter should be. Literally made in a pan. The documentary comments on this well, but the “what if” questions behind these two are just immeasurable. Gooden was maybe the most dominant and pure pitcher to ever live. Strawberry had it all for a position player: Power, speed, arm, glove, and IQ.
It’s truly a shame how addiction took control and brought them both to unimaginable lows. It is also nice to see how Darryl has found purpose and rebuilt his life. Doc’s situation is worrisome. They didn’t have a good happy ending for him. He seems to still be troubled with his addiction. I remember last year or a few years ago the Mets brought back old timers day, an opportunity for Mets legends to come back and play a few innings and get cheers from the Met faithful. Doc came and threw the first pitch. His uniform was baggy, he looked skinny, and people were worried for him given his history with drug abuse and addiction. I hope he has found peace and overcomes these issues. Him and Strawberry for their wrongs and low moments will always be considered greats and remembered for their shining movers as New York Mets