The 2006 Mets’ season is arguably one of the greatest in franchise history. In fact, in our recap of the best teams of all-time, that club cracked the top 10. Unfortunately, it concluded in a terrible fashion with a Game 7 loss at Shea Stadium to the hated Cardinals.
That final game was as stressful as any in recent memory with it going down to the ninth inning tied at 1. Manager Willie Randolph opted to go to Aaron Heilman instead of closer Billy Wagner to pitch that top of the frame.