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Today is November 8

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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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Harrelson Wants Trade -- Won't Play for Mets
New York Daily News, March 4, 1978
After the Mets reacquired Tim Foli to be their starting shortstop, Bud Harrelson has asked to be traded. He doesn't want to be a backup infielder on a team that won't be a contender.
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Anthony Swarzak
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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1970 Game Results
06/02 Braves 4, Mets 1 Gentry (L, 5-3)
06/04 Braves 3, Mets 1 Seaver (L, 7-5)
06/12 Mets 8, Braves 1 Gentry (W, 6-4)
06/13 Mets 4, Braves 1 Sadecki (W, 5-1)
06/14 Mets 7, Braves 5 Seaver (W, 9-5)
08/14 Braves 10, Mets 2 Ryan (L, 6-8)
08/14 Mets 4, Braves 2 Koosman (W, 7-6)
08/15 Braves 3, Mets 2 Seaver (L, 17-7)
08/16 Mets 2, Braves 1 McAndrew (W, 7-11)
08/25 Braves 7, Mets 6 Ryan (L, 6-9)
08/26 Braves 9, Mets 7 Gentry (L, 9-7)
08/27 Mets 5, Braves 1 McAndrew (W, 8-11)
1970 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses



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