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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

	Rusty Was Best Swinger in the Game; 2 HRs in 9-2 Rout New York Daily News, October 9, 1973 The Mets won the game which included the fight between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose, and Rusty Staub had two home runs.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Mike Bruhert Born: June 24, 1951 at Jamaica, N.Y.
Years with Mets: 1978 27 games. 4 - 11, 4.78 56 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1997
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Cincinnati Reds	9	2	0	.818
St. Louis Cardinals	9	2	0	.818
Florida Marlins	8	4	0	.667
Montreal Expos	7	5	0	.583
Atlanta Braves	7	5	0	.583
Pittsburgh Pirates	7	4	0	.636
Philadelphia Phillies	7	5	0	.583
Los Angeles Dodgers	5	6	0	.455
Chicago Cubs	5	6	0	.455
San Diego Padres	5	6	0	.455
Colorado Rockies	5	6	0	.455
Houston Astros	4	7	0	.364
San Francisco Giants	3	8	0	.273
Toronto Blue Jays	3	0	0	1.000
Baltimore Orioles	2	1	0	.667
Boston Red Sox	1	2	0	.333
New York Yankees	1	2	0	.333
Detroit Tigers	0	3	0	.000