Ron Darling

New York Mets trade popular Lee Maxxilli and acquire Ron Darling

On April 1, 1982, the New York Mets trade popular center fielder and teen idol Lee Mazzilli to the Texas Rangers for minor league pitchers Ron Darling and Walt Terrell. This deal isn’t well-received at the time, but the trade turns out to be a steal for New York when the two right-handers combine for 118 victories during their tenure with the team. Darling will emerge as an important member of the Mets’ starting rotation and a key contributor to their 1986 World Championship…

 

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