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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

This Date in Mets History

Today is December 23

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Seattle Mariners signed Mackey Sasser of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 1992.

New York Mets signed free agent Todd Pratt on December 23, 1996.

New York Mets signed free agent Craig Paquette of the Kansas City Royals on December 23, 1997.

New York Mets traded Roger Cedeno, Octavio Dotel and Kyle Kessel to the Houston Astros for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton on December 23, 1999.

Texas Rangers signed Michael Bacsik of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Padilla on December 23, 2004.

Washington Nationals signed Gustavo Molina of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Omir Santos of the Baltimore Orioles on December 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Kirk Nieuwenhuis of the New York Mets on waivers on December 23, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Alejandro De Aza of the San Francisco Giants on December 23, 2015.

Washington Nationals signed Scott Copeland of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2018.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Mets' Harrelson can't stand radio static, too bad Press and Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), May 5, 1991 Tony Kornheiser, of the Washington Post, blasts Mets manager Bud Harrelson for ducking not-so-tough questions from Howie Rose on WFAN.
Tags: Bud Harrelson, Howie Rose.

Randomly selected Met Player

Kevin Tapani Born: February 18, 1964 at Des Moines, Iowa
Years with Mets: 1989 3 games. 0 - 0, 3.68 2 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1986
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Pittsburgh Pirates	17	1	0	.944
Chicago Cubs	12	6	0	.667
St. Louis Cardinals	12	6	0	.667
Montreal Expos	10	8	0	.556
San Diego Padres	10	2	0	.833
Los Angeles Dodgers	9	3	0	.750
Cincinnati Reds	8	4	0	.667
Philadelphia Phillies	8	10	0	.444
Atlanta Braves	8	4	0	.667
Houston Astros	7	5	0	.583
San Francisco Giants	7	5	0	.583