Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida received some new decorations to greet the Phillies as they arrived at Spring Training. They do look pretty cool. But there’s one thing that stands out… and looks a bit familiar to Mets fans.
Ya Gotta Believe.
You know, the Mets slogan. The rallying cry since 1973.
No, just no. What are you thinking, Phillies? Yes, I know that McGraw was traded down to Philadelphia in December of 1974. And yes, as the New York Times pointed out, McGraw used the phrase after leaving Queens and as Philly.