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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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Another Chance For Ron, Ed
New York Daily News, February 12, 1971
As spring training 1971 is beginning, Ed Kranepool and Ron Swoboda are in a tenuous position. Plus -- an article about Bernice Gera of Jackson Heights, who was attempting to become the first female professional umpire.
Tags: Ed Kranepool, Ron Swoboda.


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John Stearns
Born: August 21, 1951
at Denver, Colo.
Died: September 15, 2022 at Denver, Colo.
Stearns
Years with Mets: 1975 - 1984

809 games. 46 hr, 312 rbi, 0.259
334 runs, 91 stolen bases


Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1991 Game Results
06/11 Mets 2, Braves 1 Viola (W, 7-3)
06/12 Braves 6, Mets 1 Darling (L, 2-4)
06/13 Braves 3, Mets 2 Whitehurst (L, 3-3)
06/20 Mets 9, Braves 7 Gooden (W, 7-5)
06/21 Braves 4, Mets 2 Viola (L, 7-5)
06/22 Mets 7, Braves 2 Darling (W, 4-4)
06/23 Braves 4, Mets 3 Whitehurst (L, 3-4)
08/28 Braves 3, Mets 1 Viola (L, 12-12)
08/29 Braves 2, Mets 0 Young (L, 0-1)
09/06 Braves 4, Mets 2 Whitehurst (L, 6-11)
09/07 Braves 6, Mets 1 Viola (L, 12-14)
09/08 Braves 7, Mets 5 Franco (L, 4-8)
1991 totals: 3 wins, 9 losses



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