Mazzilli

Angelos says Mazzilli is doing a good job, juggling his lineup well with outfielders Sammy Sosa and Luis Matos on the disabled list.

USATODAY.com - Orioles riding surge that began late last year 2005

The Orioles have a huge investment in Mazzilli, so he's not going anywhere soon.

USATODAY.com - Firing manager midyear usually not the answer 2004

After owner Peter Angelos spent $123 million on players during the offseason, Mazzilli is well aware of what's expected.

USATODAY.com - Francona, Mazzilli take on big jobs 2004

While managing the Mets in 1977, Torre also substituted for a young Lee Mazzilli when the rookie led off the team's final game with a double, thus raising his average to .250 -- hardly a number to boldface on the back of a baseball card, but one that tells someone you at least had one hit every four at-bats.

Rob Kirkpatrick: Reyes Has No Reason to Apologize for Batting Title Rob Kirkpatrick 2011

Perhaps the most famous return acts in team history—Tom Seaver in 1983 and Lee Mazzilli in 1986—were after just five and four years, respectively.

Welcome Back to Shea, Izzy (FYI, It's Called Citi Now) 2011

While managing the Mets in 1977, Torre also substituted for a young Lee Mazzilli when the rookie led off the team's final game with a double, thus raising his average to .250 -- hardly a number to boldface on the back of a baseball card, but one that tells someone you at least had one hit every four at-bats.

Rob Kirkpatrick: Reyes Has No Reason to Apologize for Batting Title Rob Kirkpatrick 2011

Associated Press Wilson and Lee Mazzilli in 1986 after scoring the first two runs of Game 7 on a Keith Hernandez single.

Why New York Adores Mookie Wilson Jeff Pearlman 2011

While managing the Mets in 1977, Torre also substituted for a young Lee Mazzilli when the rookie led off the team's final game with a double, thus raising his average to .250 -- hardly a number to boldface on the back of a baseball card, but one that tells someone you at least had one hit every four at-bats.

Rob Kirkpatrick: Reyes Has No Reason to Apologize for Batting Title Rob Kirkpatrick 2011

While managing the Mets in 1977, Torre also substituted for a young Lee Mazzilli when the rookie led off the team's final game with a double, thus raising his average to .250 -- hardly a number to boldface on the back of a baseball card, but one that tells someone you at least had one hit every four at-bats.

Rob Kirkpatrick: Reyes Has No Reason to Apologize for Batting Title Rob Kirkpatrick 2011

The majority dismissed that argument, refusing to adopt the contrary holding a Second Department case directly on point (Matter of Mazzilli v City of New York (115 AD2d 604 [2d Dept 1985])), and stated that:

New York Civil Procedure 2008