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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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Casey Facing Decision: Can Yogi Cut Mustard?
New York Daily News, March 31, 1965
After managing the Yankees in 1964, Yogi Berra came to the Mets as a coach. Manager Casey Stengel wanted to activate him as a player. Yogi would reluctantly concede, but his active status would not last.
Tags: Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel.


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Butch Metzger
Born: May 23, 1952
at Lafayette, Ind.
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25 games. 1 - 3, 6.51
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Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
1963 Game Results
04/24 Mets 2, Cubs 0 Willey (W, 1-1)
04/25 Mets 3, Cubs 2 Craig (W, 1-2)
05/28 Cubs 5, Mets 2 Craig (L, 2-8)
05/30 Cubs 12, Mets 0 Jackson (L, 4-5)
05/30 Mets 2, Cubs 1 Hook (W, 2-5)
06/25 Cubs 4, Mets 1 Hook (L, 3-8)
06/26 Mets 8, Cubs 6 Cisco (W, 4-6)
07/02 Cubs 4, Mets 1 Jackson (L, 6-8)
07/03 Cubs 9, Mets 2 Hook (L, 3-9)
07/04 Cubs 2, Mets 1 Craig (L, 2-13)
07/04 Cubs 3, Mets 0 Willey (L, 6-7)
08/09 Mets 7, Cubs 3 Craig (W, 3-20)
08/10 Cubs 4, Mets 0 Cisco (L, 7-11)
08/11 Cubs 8, Mets 1 Willey (L, 7-10)
08/11 Mets 11, Cubs 4 Stallard (W, 6-10)
08/23 Cubs 6, Mets 5 Bearnarth (L, 2-6)
08/24 Mets 5, Cubs 0 Willey (W, 8-11)
08/25 Cubs 3, Mets 1 Hook (L, 3-11)
1963 totals: 7 wins, 11 losses



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