Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired six years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 35 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s, especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Congratulations R.A, Dickey on your 20th Win

I would have loved to be at Citifield today, but I had to go to work. Somebody has to pay the bills :). I was able to follow the game on and off by looking at ESPN.com. R.A. left the game in the 8th inning with a 6-3 lead. Jon Rauch gave up a two run home in the top of the 9th, but Bobby Parnell held on to get the save as the Mets held on to win 6-5 to give Dickey his 20th victory. He is the first Met 20 game winner since Frank Viola in 1990. I sure hope he stays with the Mets for a few more years. I highly recommend his autobiography to my readers. I think there will be an updated edition covering the 2012 season.

Dickey, R A, and Wayne R. Coffey. Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity, and the Perfect Knuckleball. New York: Blue Rider Press, 2012. Print.