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New York Mets released Jim Gosger on October 1, 1974.

New York Mets released Bob Miller on October 1, 1974.

New York Mets released Jon Adkins on October 1, 2007.

Lino Urdaneta granted free agency on October 1, 2007.

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Real Surprise: He's No Loser, This Young Met
The Tennessean, August 27, 1967
Tennessee sportswriter Bud Burns expresses surprise that the "hapless expansion" Mets (in their sixth season) have a quality player in Bud Harrelson. Burns doesn't seem to appreciate defensive skills. He says that Harrelson's "lowly" batting average "overshadows anything else he had ever done."
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Tom Hausman
Born: March 31, 1953
at Mobridge, S.D.
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Hausman
Years with Mets: 1978 - 1982

125 games. 12 - 17, 3.66
131 strikeouts, 3 saves


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1. Jose Reyes 113 Reyes
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8. Lance Johnson 27
9. Doug Flynn 26
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