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New York Mets traded Ken Boswell to the Houston Astros for Bob Gallagher on October 29, 1974.

Pedro Astacio granted free agency on October 29, 2003.

Shawn Green granted free agency on October 29, 2007.

New York Mets released Jesus Feliciano on October 29, 2007.

Raul Valdes granted free agency on October 29, 2007.

Jose Reyes granted free agency on October 29, 2018.

Austin Jackson granted free agency on October 29, 2018.

Corey Oswalt granted free agency on October 29, 2021.

Robert Stock granted free agency on October 29, 2021.

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Also, "Stopping short of Barry bandwagon" by Vic Ziegel. About the Mets' attempt to add Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin for the 2000 pennant drive.


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Ron Locke
Born: April 4, 1942
at Wakefield, R.I.
Locke
Years with Mets: 1964

25 games. 1 - 2, 3.48
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1978
Opponent W L T Pct.
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 6 12 0 .333
Atlanta Braves 6 6 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
Houston Astros 5 7 0 .417
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
San Diego Padres 5 7 0 .417
San Francisco Giants 3 9 0 .250



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