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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

	Willie Boy's HR Tells 'Em He's Here: Mays, Staub Belt Giants, 5-4 New York Daily News, May 15, 1972 Game account of Willie Mays' debut with the Mets. Plus a Bill Gallo cartoon comparing Tug McGraw with John McGraw.
Tags: Willie Mays, Tug McGraw.

Randomly selected Met Player

Ken MacKenzie Born: March 10, 1934 at Gore Bay, Ont., Canada Died: December 14, 2023 at Guilford, Conn.
Years with Mets: 1962, 1963 76 games. 8 - 5, 4.96 92 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1972
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies	13	5	0	.722
Montreal Expos	12	6	0	.667
Chicago Cubs	8	10	0	.444
Pittsburgh Pirates	8	6	0	.571
San Francisco Giants	8	4	0	.667
St. Louis Cardinals	7	9	0	.438
San Diego Padres	7	5	0	.583
Houston Astros	6	6	0	.500
Los Angeles Dodgers	5	7	0	.417
Atlanta Braves	5	7	0	.417
Cincinnati Reds	4	8	0	.333