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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 October 15

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Don Rowe (2005)

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Amado Samuel from the Milwaukee Braves on October 15, 1963.

New York Mets traded Dick Smith to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Larry Miller on October 15, 1964.

New York Mets released Norm Sherry on October 15, 1964.

Bob Gibson granted free agency on October 15, 1987.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1988.

Lou Thornton granted free agency on October 15, 1990.

Jeff Kaiser granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Eric Hillman granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Mauro Gozzo granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jeff McKnight granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jonathan Hurst granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Doug Linton granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

New York Mets released Bob MacDonald on October 15, 1996.

Chicago Cubs claimed Jason Hardtke of the New York Mets on waivers on October 15, 1997.

Brett Hinchliffe granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

Donne Wall granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

McKay Christensen granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Kane Davis granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Mike Glavine granted free agency on October 15, 2004.

Orber Moreno granted free agency on October 15, 2005.

Kelly Stinnett granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

Jose Offerman granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

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Randomly selected Met Player

Dwight Gooden Born: November 16, 1964 at Tampa, Fla.
Years with Mets: 1984 - 1994 305 games. 157 - 85, 3.10 1875 strikeouts, 1 saves

All-Time Mets Leaders
Walks

1.	Tom Seaver	847
2.	Jerry Koosman	820
3.	Dwight Gooden	651
4.	Ron Darling	614
5.	Sid Fernandez	596
6.	Al Leiter	546
7.	David Cone	431
8.	Jon Matlack	419
9.	Craig Swan	368
10.	Steve Trachsel	354