Butch Huskey passes away

Butch Huskey, a seven-year MLB veteran who was among the last players to regularly wear No. 42 after it was permanently retired, has died at age 54.

Huskey played for five teams during his career but is best known for his time with the Mets. As a utilityman for New York from 1993-98, Huskey hit .264 with 55 homers and a .740 OPS in 414 games. His best season came in 1997, when he hit .287 with…