Dwight Gooden says Francisco Lindor deserves to be called Mets captain

The NY Mets’ improbable October run was nothing short of amazing…but it wouldn’t happen without it Francisco Lindor — and Mets legend Dwight Gooden tells TMZ Sports the 4x All-Star deserves to have the Captain patch added to his uniform!

We spoke with Gooden – who was at Citi Field to witness Lindor’s go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning that clinched the team’s ticket to the NLCS – and asked what was going through his mind as the star of the team advanced to the finals. plate.

“You’re just thinking, just reach out,” Doc said. “Just don’t hit him on the ground. The thing is, a few pitches before the home run, he was so late with the fastball that you were hoping he would just make good contact.”

Contact was made – hard contact – but Gooden wasn’t sure at first it would leave the yard, but when it did the stadium went wild.

“That couldn’t have happened to a better man,” said DG. “This guy has been solid. I know he had personal issues when he first came to New York. So to see what he’s done all year, he’s leading by example.”

So it begs the question…is Lindor worth having the ‘C’ added to his uniform?

The World Series Champion thinks so!

“This guy plays every day,” he said. “And he plays a demanding position at shortstop. From my perspective, and from what I’ve seen, I know him personally, even when he was in Cleveland. I say he certainly deserves it. But obviously it’s not my decision , but from the outside looking in.” , I definitely say he is the man.”

While Mets fans wait to face the Dodgers or Padres in the NLCS… if the team wins the upcoming series and the Yankees take care of business, there’s a chance they could meet their crosstown rivals again in the World Series.

Gooden, who also played for the Yanks, was even a member of the 2000 WS squad that defeated the Queens boys.

Dwight would love to see a Subway Series rematch!