The Bad Guys Won is designed to delight any Mets fan—at least the less prudish ones. Pearlman...keeps a tight focus on the championship season.” — New York Times Book Review
“Pearlman has done his homework: he breaks down the wall that separates the ballplayer from the fan.” — Newsday
“As a reminder that most of us know absolutely nothing about the people we cheer for, except that they wear our hometown colors, this is a worthwhile read for any sports fan.” — Sports Illustrated
“Baseball aficionados, especially Mets fans, will enjoy this affectionate but critical look at this exciting season.” — Publishers Weekly
“Everything a diehard Mets fan...could want.” — Daily News
"A great read! Jeff Pearlman skillfully takes you deep into the silly and goofy and gross and slightly scary world that was the New York Mets clubhouse." — Rocky Mountain News
"Jeff Pearlman has captured the swagger of the '86 Mets. You don't have to be a Mets fan to enjoy this book—it's a great read for all baseball enthusiasts." — Philadelphia Daily News