GCL Mets
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- Location: Sarasota, FL 1983, 1988-1991; Port St. Lucie, FL 1992-1999, 2004-2011
- League: Gulf Coast League 1983, 1988-1999, 2004-2011
- Affiliation: New York Mets
- Ballpark: Tradition Field
[edit] Team History
The Gulf Coast Mets, also known as the GCL Mets, were a rookie-level affiliate of the New York Mets. The team played in the East division of the Gulf Coast League. The Mets played at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, FL. The team was discontinued after the 2011 season, with the Mets deciding to keep only one US-based Rookie-level team, in the Appalachian League.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 24-35 | 8th | Vern Hoscheit | |
| 1988 | 21-42 | 10th (t) | John Tamargo | |
| 1989 | 25-38 | 12th | John Tamargo | |
| 1990 | 29-30 | 10th | John Tamargo | |
| 1991 | 24-35 | 14th | Junior Roman | |
| 1992 | 29-30 | 10th | Junior Roman | |
| 1993 | 39-20 | 2nd | Junior Roman | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | 32-27 | 6th | Junior Roman | |
| 1995 | 38-19 | 2nd | John Stephenson | |
| 1996 | 29-30 | 10th | Mickey Brantley | |
| 1997 | 42-18 | 1st | Mickey Brantley (18-7) / Doug Flynn (24-11) | League Champs |
| 1998 | 24-35 | 13th | John Stephenson | |
| 1999 | 39-21 | 1st | John Stephenson | League Champs |
| 2004 | 36-24 | 2nd (t) | Brett Butler | Lost in 1st round |
| 2005 | 37-16 | 1st | Gary Carter | Lost League Finals |
| 2006 | 23-30 | 9th | Bobby Floyd | |
| 2007 | 20-35 | 14th | Juan Lopez | |
| 2008 | 27-27 | 9th (t) | ||
| 2009 | 22-34 | 14th | Julio Franco | |
| 2010 | 31-25 | 4th | Sandy Alomar Sr. | Lost in 1st round |
| 2011 | 27-29 | 8th | Luis Rojas |
