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New York Mets traded Bob Johnson to the Cincinnati Reds for Art Shamsky on November 8, 1967.

John Stearns granted free agency on November 8, 1984.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 1990.

Anaheim Angels signed David Lamb of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2000.

New York Mets released Jose Parra on November 8, 2004.

St. Louis Cardinals signed Prentice Redman of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2005.

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Old Friends Pay Their Respects
Newsday, September 19, 1963
The Polo Grounds, where so much history was made by the New York Giants, from John McGraw and Christy Mathewson to Willie Mays and Bobby Thompson, closes with little fanfare. The Mets go quietly against the Phillies and a chapter of baseball history comes to an end.


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Les Rohr
Born: March 5, 1946
at Lowestoft, England
Died: November 6, 2020 at Billings, Mont.
Rohr
Years with Mets: 1967 - 1969

6 games. 2 - 3, 3.70
20 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1984
Opponent W L T Pct.
Pittsburgh Pirates 12 6 0 .667
Montreal Expos 11 7 0 .611
Philadelphia Phillies 10 8 0 .556
Cincinnati Reds 9 3 0 .750
Los Angeles Dodgers 9 3 0 .750
Houston Astros 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Chicago Cubs 6 12 0 .333
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 4 8 0 .333



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