Frank Cashen

Frank Cashen was the general manager of the 1986 New York Mets, the very same team that is represented in the NES version of RBI Baseball. Because of his savvy front office moves, the Mets went from a laughing stock to the best team in baseball in Cashen's first 6 years. Though he doesn't get much credit for it, Cashen's shrewd trades and team management are what made the 1986 Mets possible.

Notable Transactions

• Drafted Darryl Strawberry with the #1 pick in the 1980 draft
• Gave the go ahead to bring young Mookie Wilson into 1981 Spring Training
• Traded Steve Henderson for Dave Kingman in 1981
• Traded Lee Mazzilli for future 1986 starter Ron Darling and Walt Terrell in 1982
• Drafted Dwight Gooden with the 5th pick of the 1982 draft
• Traded Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey for Keith Hernandez in 1983
• Hired Davey Johnson as manager in 1983
• Traded Terrell for Howard Johnson in 1984
• Traded Hubie Brooks, Mike Fitzgerald, Floyd Youmans and Herm Winningham for Gary Carter in 1984