Typically, teams will trot out former players and stars to throw out the first pitch. Since it’s a series against the Mets, the Dodgers will look to bring out 1988 heroes Orel Hershiser and Kirk Gibson. That’s boring. We should find people Mets and Dodgers fans can bond over, and I don’t mean Paul Lo Duca. 

Before the Subway Series, a friend of mine, who is a Yankee fan, and I decided to look for the seven athletes most hated by New Yorkers. I don’t remember the full list, but I do know it included Reggie Miller. With that said, here’s my five choices:

Game 1: Cole Hamels (2008 NLCS MVP)

Game 2: Ryan Howard (2009 NLCS MVP)

Game 3: Mike D’Antoni

Game 4: Reggie Jackson

Game 5: Tim Duncan

If you have anyone better, I’ll be happy to update this and give you credit.