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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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Blaine Boyer
Born: July 11, 1981
at Atlanta, Ga.
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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1980 Game Results
05/16 Mets 5, Braves 3 Falcone (W, 2-2)
05/18 Braves 2, Mets 1 Zachry (L, 0-2)
05/18 Mets 2, Braves 1 Allen (W, 1-3)
05/23 Mets 2, Braves 1 Burris (W, 3-3)
05/24 Mets 5, Braves 4 Allen (W, 2-3)
05/25 Mets 3, Braves 0 Swan (W, 3-3)
07/15 Mets 9, Braves 2 Zachry (W, 4-5)
07/16 Braves 5, Mets 2 Swan (L, 5-8)
07/17 Mets 6, Braves 0 Pacella (W, 3-0)
07/28 Braves 6, Mets 3 Falcone (L, 5-7)
07/29 Mets 2, Braves 1 Bomback (W, 7-3)
07/30 Mets 3, Braves 0 Zachry (W, 6-5)
1980 totals: 9 wins, 3 losses



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