Mets History: Todd Zeile’s challenge to replace John Olerud in 2000

Todd Zeile had a tough assignment for the 2000 New York Mets as the replacement for John Olerud. He filled in nicely with a productive year at the plate.

The New York Mets got three fantastic years from John Olerud from 1997-1999. After his third year in New York, Olerud parted in free agency and found himself playing for the Seattle Mariners.

The Mets were left with a noticeable hole at first base. They decided to fill it with well-traveled free agent Todd Zeile, a man once traded alongside Mike Piazza from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Florida Marlins.

Mets fans may have a tough time believing Zeile was only with the team for two years when he initially came. He did return for his final…