In February 1998, Al Leiter became a Met. He couldn't have been happier to join the team he said he rooted hard for during his childhood, which he once referred to as "the Mike Vail years". This is really exciting for me. I feel like a little kid. All it took was Wayne Huizenga dismantling the World Champion Florida Marlins before they could defend their title. Steve Phillips gladly handed over three prospects in exchange for a durable lefty who threw hard and competed lik...