In this special episode of Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, longtime Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello opens up about his unforgettable 25-year journey with the team — including the day David Wright tried to bribe Japanese immigration to save him!
Rac shares hilarious pranks, Wright’s final moments as a player, behind-the-scenes Spring Training stories, and what made David such a unique leader. From catching bullpens to catching emotional moments, this is a must-listen for every Mets fan ahead of Wright’s jersey retirement.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Coming Up
01:10 – Caught without a visa: Rac’s near-deportation from Japan
03:30 – David Wright’s greatest prank
07:00 – Mets prank wars: peanut cars, office walls, and tires
09:00 – Why David Wright was the Mets: professionalism and humility
10:45 – Fir...
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