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New York Mets selected Mike Jorgensen in fourth round of free agent draft on June 29, 1966.

New York Mets purchased Hal Reniff from the New York Yankees on June 29, 1967.

New York Mets signed free agent Lino Urdaneta on June 29, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Hunter Strickland on June 29, 2020.

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Newsday, December 9, 1977
In a multi-team trade, the Mets send John Milner to the Pirates and Jon Matlack to the Rangers. Al Oliver is also included in the deal, but the Mets don't get him. They do, however, get Willie Montanez and future Rangers GM Tom Grieve.
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Grover Powell
Born: October 10, 1940
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8. Roger McDowell 84
9. Francisco Rodriguez 83
10. Neil Allen 69



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